Mid-Level Associate Attorney (Commercial/Corporate)

Litigation Associate (Commercial Law)

Salary: $130,000 to $165,000 per year (commensurate of experience)

Location: West Palm Beach, FL

Schedule: Hybrid (3/2) in office/remote

Opportunity:

This esteemed legal practice seeks a highly skilled Litigation Associate for its West Palm Beach, Florida team. This pivotal role is designed for a legal professional with three to five years of specialized experience in intricate commercial and business dispute resolution. This represents an exceptional opportunity to engage with complex legal challenges, contribute substantially to significant cases, and facilitate professional advancement within a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment.

Essential Credentials:

• Possession of a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited institution of legal education is mandatory.
• Active licensure and good standing with the Florida Bar are prerequisite for consideration.
• 3-5 years of experience as an attorney with litigation in commercial law
• Experience with external, private law firms preferably of a reputable nature

Core Competencies and Desired Experience:

The successful candidate is expected to exhibit exceptional proficiency across several critical domains, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of litigation processes and an unwavering commitment to legal excellence:

• Analytical and Communication Acumen: Superior capabilities in legal research and outstanding written and oral communication skills are essential for formulating compelling legal arguments and effectively representing clientele. A distinguished academic record is highly regarded.
• Litigation Expertise: Demonstrated experience navigating procedural intricacies of both federal and state court litigation is requisite, encompassing familiarity with applicable rules and judicial expectations.

Collaborative and Independent Contribution:

A proven capacity to operate effectively both autonomously and as an integral member of a high-performing litigation group is imperative. This encompasses extensive experience in:

• Meticulous drafting of sophisticated pleadings, motions, and other formal court filings.
• Comprehensive management of discovery processes, including formulation and response to interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission.
• Active development and implementation of litigation strategies from initial conceptualization through ultimate resolution.
• Conduct of thorough witness interviews and preparation of deponents for testimony.
• Effective participation in court hearings, depositions, and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, such as mediation.

Preferred Experience:

• Familiarity with electronic discovery protocols, encompassing efficient collection, meticulous review, and accurate production of electronically stored information (ESI) within both Florida state and federal jurisdictional contexts, is considered highly advantageous.
• Prior experience within a large legal firm environment is preferred, indicating an understanding of the demands and structural nuances inherent in a sophisticated legal practice.

Work Environment & Professional Setting:

This firm is a nationally recognized Amlaw 75+ firm with a reputation for excellent client service. The qualified individual will be able to come in to a collegiate envrionment and accel is an associate, taking the mentorship and teachings of senior attorneys and coalescing that with previous experience to become a better litigation attorney and to serve clients within financial services, banking institutions and private finance on a state and federal leve.