Attorney/Lawyer

Litigation Associate

Location: Southwest Florida

A well-established and growing law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate (2–5 years) to join its collaborative team. This is a hands-on opportunity to work on a diverse range of civil litigation matters while receiving direct mentorship and developing toward a long-term career path with partnership potential.

The Role

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal correspondence

• Conduct legal research and factual investigations

• Assist with hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation

• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and court personnel

• Manage case files, deadlines, and litigation calendars

• Work closely with attorneys and support staff on active matters

• Take on increasing responsibility for case strategy, client interaction, and case management

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, standard business hours (8:30am–5:00pm)

• Primarily onsite with limited flexibility

Compensation

• $100,000–$135,000 DOE

• Discretionary year-end bonus

• Billable requirement: approx. 1,620 hours annually

Ideal Background

• 2–5 years of civil litigation experience

• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills

• Excellent organization and time management abilities

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines

• Professional, team-oriented, and client-focused communication skills

• Ability to manage cases and take initiative as responsibility increases

Benefits

• Medical, life, AD& D, and long-term disability insurance

• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing potential

• Paid time off and holidays

• CLE and business development allowances

• Additional firm-sponsored perks and resources

Why Join

• Strong mentorship from experienced partners

• Collaborative, team-oriented culture

• Exposure to a broad range of litigation matters and sophisticated clients

• Better work-life balance than large market firms

• Clear partnership track (approx. 7 years)

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your resume in confidence to Amanda Carrazana via LinkedIn.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience handling civil litigation matters in a law firm or similar legal setting.
• Active attorney licensure with the ability to practice law as required for the role.
• Demonstrated strength in legal research, written advocacy, and analytical evaluation of case issues.
• Experience drafting motions, briefs, discovery requests, and related litigation documents.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a busy practice environment.
• Effective communication skills and a detail-oriented approach to working with clients and internal teams.
• Self-motivated work style with the judgment to take initiative and grow into broader case responsibility.

Compensation

Based on experience

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