Job Description

Job Description

Very reputable, distinguished Solo Practitioner in Jupiter, FL is looking to grow and hire it's first full-time Associate as the # 2 at this firm. Our firm is a Complex **** Commercial Litigation law firm specializing in a variety of commercial litigation, including business disputes, partnership disputes, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, business litigation, commercial litigation, commercial real estate litigation and all other general litigation matters where one company is seeking to sue another company. A very small part of our practice also handles some Corporate / Transactional matters for these clients as well, such as corporate formation, contract drafting and negotiations, and other corporate legal issues. ** Our owner comes from a "Big Law" background so he went out on his own to create a boutique law firm that values work-life balance over billable hours.**

We are looking for an associate attorney with 3 + year of experience in Commercial Litigation in the State of Florida. (We will consider insurance defense litigation attorneys who are looking to transtion to commercial litigation for a better work-life balance that doesn't require high billables like the insurance companies do!).

** MUST be admitted to practice AND live in FLORIDA (within a commutable distance to Jupiter). This is an "in office" position, however, hybrid work-from-home will be allowed after a 90-day probationary period where you "prove yourself" and we get to know one another.**

The mose ideal candidates have 3 + years of experience in complex commercial and/or business litigation. Skills and experience are essential, and your values, integrity, and character are of critical importance. There are various bonus opportunities for this position, depending on performance. When applying, please submit a resume along with a cover letter explaining what attracted you to this job and why we will think you are the best candidate for this position.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Florida.
• 3+ years of experience litigating complex commercial and business disputes (will consider insurance defense litigation associates looking to transition as well)
• Excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills.
• Must have experience intaking, initiating, developing, and guiding commercial and business litigation matters from inception through trial.
• Must have experience taking and defending depositions, preparing and handling evidentiary hearings, conducting mediations, and preparing and assisting with trial on behalf of business and corporate clients and their owners.
• Confident and decisive in counseling clients and guiding the direction of litigation.

Responsibilities

• Intake, review, and analyze client documents.
• Research claims, defenses, legal issues.
• Draft pleadings, demand letters and other technical legal correspondence, discovery, standard and substantive motions, mediation statements, legal memoranda, and trial preparation materials
• Represent clients in court appearances, motion practice hearings, evidentiary hearings, and mediations.
• Prepare clients and other witnesses for deposition and trial testimony.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Work directly with firm paralegals to conduct discovery including non-party discovery.
• Guide clients by providing strategic direction on their cases, understanding their needs and wants, pivoting when needed, and keeping the client regularly informed about their matter.
• Conduct trials with firm owner and managing attorney.
• Delegate to, and effectively communicate with, the firm's paralegals to efficiently move cases forward, meet all deadlines, and prepare cases for summary judgment and/or trial.
• Provide the highest level of client service with excellence, competence, and integrity.
• Represent the firm in the legal and business community, attend networking events, be active in the local bar association or client-specific industry groups.

** COMPETITIVE BASE SALARY + HEALTH INSURANCE STPIDEND ($500/MONTH) + PTO POLICY + 401k**