Real Estate Litigation Associate

Lieser Skaff; Tampa (FL); In loco; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development and mentoring

Profit-sharing and/or retirement plan

Modern technology and legal support

Descrizione del lavoro

Lieser Skaff in Tampa is seeking an experienced Real Estate Litigation Associate with 5+ years of experience to join our growing boutique litigation practice. You will take ownership of substantive matters, interact with clients, and gain courtroom exposure in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate has a JD from an accredited law school, is admitted to the Florida Bar, and can independently manage matters, draft and argue motions, and develop strategy with senior litigators.

Competenze

• JD from an accredited law school
• Florida Bar admission in good standing
• 5+ years of litigation experience with real estate focus
• Strong legal writing, research, analytical, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills
• Comfortable appearing in court and interacting directly with clients
• Self-directed and detail-oriented in a fast-paced environment

Mansioni

• Handle real estate and commercial litigation matters from intake through resolution
• Represent clients in landlord/tenant disputes, evictions, commercial lease disputes, property and ownership disputes, construction-related matters, and other real estate litigation
• Draft and argue motions, pleadings, discovery, and briefs
• Prepare for and participate in hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials
• Conduct legal research, develop case strategy, negotiate resolutions, and provide practical legal advice to clients
• Manage deadlines, case files, and client communications

Conoscenze

Litigation experience

Real estate litigation

Court appearances

Client communication

Legal writing

Legal research

Negotiation

Oral advocacy

Self-directed

Attention to detail

Formazione

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Florida Bar admission

Strumenti

Clio

NetDocuments

Descrizione del lavoro

Lieser Skaff is seeking an experienced Real Estate Litigation Associate with 5+ years of experience to join our growing boutique litigation practice in Tampa.

This is an opportunity for an attorney who wants real ownership of their cases , meaningful client interaction, courtroom experience, and the ability to work alongside highly respected litigators. We are looking for someone who can independently manage matters, exercise sound judgment, and hit the ground running.

What You’ll Do

• Handle real estate and commercial litigation matters from intake through resolution.
• Represent clients in landlord/tenant disputes, evictions, commercial lease disputes, property and ownership disputes, construction-related matters, and other real estate litigation.
• Draft and argue motions, pleadings, discovery, and briefs
• Prepare for and participate in hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials.
• Conduct legal research, develop case strategy, negotiate resolutions, and provide practical legal advice to clients.
• Manage deadlines, case files, and client communications.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of litigation experience, with meaningful experience in real estate litigation strongly preferred.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Florida Bar in good standing.
• Strong legal writing, research, analytical, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.
• Comfortable appearing in court and interacting directly with clients.
• Comfortable appearing in court and interacting directly with clients.
• Self-directed, accountable, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Clio and/or NetDocuments is a plus.

Lieser Skaff is a respected Tampa boutique recognized by Best Law Firms® for Real Estate and Commercial Litigation. Our attorneys have been recognized by Super Lawyers®, Florida Legal Elite, and other leading legal organizations.

We offer the sophistication of a larger firm with the autonomy and entrepreneurial environment of a boutique practice. You will work directly with experienced litigators, take ownership of substantive matters, and grow with a firm that is actively building its practice.

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Profit-sharing and/or retirement plan options
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Professional development and mentorship
• Modern technology and legal support

Lieser Skaff is an equal opportunity employer committed to a professional, inclusive workplace and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.