Litigation Associate (Partnership Track)

Florida Psych; Sarasota (FL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance (employer pays)

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

The firm is seeking an associate attorney to join a team focused on construction, business, and real estate law and litigation. The role is primarily in-person with flexible schedule and some remote work opportunities, and a collaborative, growth-oriented environment is emphasized.

Ideal candidates may be senior associates or those looking to develop their practice, with marketing support and potential bonuses tied to hours billed and business originated.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate required and active bar admission.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and services to clients
• Maintain client relationships
• Prepare legal pleadings and filings
• Conduct depositions and hearings
• Manage discovery (including e-discovery)

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

We are looking for an associate attorney to add to our team, which focuses primarily on construction, business, and real estate law and litigation. Our firm is busy, successful, and our team is close-knit. The office environment is laid back and collegial. We strive to deliver excellent results and service to clients while enjoying what we do. This position would be primarily in-person, but with schedule flexibility and some remote work opportunities. A positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow are essential. Prior experience with litigation and, particularly in our practice areas as well as a book of business are valued, but not required.

Whether you are already a senior associate or looking to grow into that role, we will give you tremendous opportunities to grow and learn in a challenging and rewarding practice. The ideal candidate will be someone who appreciates being treated like a professional and not micro-managed.

This is a partnership track position. The ideal candidate would be ambitious and looking to grow their practice and book with our marketing support. Bonus opportunities scale to your investment in the practice, and are based on hours billed as well as business originated. Discretionary bonuses are available as well. Our expectations for billable hours are very reasonable, and are typically 1,500 yearly.

We offer great benefits, including medical, dental, 401K with employer match, paid continuing education, and vacation time.

The ideal candidate will work and help manage litigation cases and resolve legal disputes on behalf of clients by developing agreements, negotiating contacts, setting claims and advocating for clients in court. This individual will build client relationships and provide an excellent customer experience for clients. We go to trial, so if you are looking to gain big hearing and trial experience, this is the opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and services to clients
• Maintain client relationships
• Prepare legal pleadings and other filings
• Conduct depositions and hearings
• Manage discovery (including e-discovery)

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate
• Outstanding written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

PROSPECTIVE APPLICANT INQUIRIES AND APPLICATIONS WILL BE HELD IN THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE. We will not discuss or disclose with others your interest or inquiries in the position.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance (employer pays premiums)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work would be primarily in-office but remote work 1-2 days per week and schedule flexibility are available.

• Juris Doctorate
• Outstanding written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• 2-6 years of experience (ideally in litigation)