Litigation Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Dental & vision

401(k) & profit sharing

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney in Pensacola, FL. The ideal candidate has 1-5 years of litigation experience and is admitted to practice in Florida.

Duties include drafting pleadings, motions, and managing litigation strategy from inception to trial, advising clients on risks, and preparing for mediation.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of litigation experience required.
• Experience with Everlaw is preferred.
• Strong research, writing and proofreading skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings and related documents for state and federal litigation.
• Draft and argue motions, including dispositive motions.
• Manage litigation strategy from inception through discovery and trial.
• Advise clients on legal risks and compliance in litigation and commercial transactions.
• Prepare for and attend mediation, negotiating resolutions of legal disputes.

Skills

Effective writing

Strategic thinking

Critical thinking

Research skills

Education

Law degree

Tools

Everlaw

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney to join its team in Pensacola, FL. The ideal candidate will have 1-5 years of litigation experience and be admitted to practice in Florida. They will handle various civil litigation matters, including construction, real estate, and professional liability cases.

Duties

• Draft pleadings and related documents for state and federal litigation and arbitration.


• Draft and argue motions, including dispositive motions.


• Manage litigation strategy from inception through discovery and trial.


• Advise clients on legal risks and compliance in litigation and commercial transactions.


• Prepare for and attend mediation, negotiating resolutions of legal disputes.

Requirements

• 1-5 years of litigation experience.


• Experience with case and document management applications such as Everlaw is preferred.


• High level of detail-orientation and exceptional research, writing, and proofreading skills.


• Working knowledge of state and federal litigation processes, including trial procedures, discovery, and document production.


• Ability to work professionally with the court, other attorneys, and opposing counsel.

Education

Law degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

Member in good standing with The Florida Bar.

Skills

• Effective writing and strategic thinking.


• Strong critical thinking abilities.

Benefits

• Employer-paid health insurance.


• Employer-paid short and long-term disability, including life insurance.


• Optional group dental and vision insurance.


• 401(k) and profit sharing.