Litigation Associate: Hands-On Trial Experience & Growth

Vernis & Bowling; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Competitive benefits

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Vernis & Bowling in Pensacola is seeking an Associate Attorney with at least 2 years of civil litigation experience. The ideal candidate will be licensed to practice in Florida and Alabama (active licensure preferred) and ready to handle cases across both states.

You will gain hands-on courtroom exposure, with mentorship and collaborative support from partners to develop real trial skills and autonomy to manage own caseload early in your career.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of civil litigation experience required or demonstrated proficiency.
• Florida and Alabama Bar licensure preferred; active licensure in both states is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload across Florida and Alabama from inception to resolution.
• Gain real courtroom and trial experience.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft, file, and argue substantive motions.

Skills

Civil Litigation

Depositions

Trial Experience

Legal Research

Job description

Vernis & Bowling in Pensacola is seeking an Associate Attorney with at least 2 years of civil litigation experience. The ideal candidate will be licensed to practice in Florida and Alabama (active licensure preferred) and ready to handle cases across both states.

You will gain hands-on courtroom exposure, with mentorship and collaborative support from partners to develop real trial skills and autonomy to manage own caseload early in your career.