Description:

A Civil Litigation Defense Firm is seeking a senior associate attorney with at least five years of experience in business and construction litigation matters. Our Business Litigation Practice Group helps clients successfully resolve business and construction-related matters, including but not limited to, business contracts, torts and disputes; commercial leases; construction defects; employment contracts; real estate, construction, and other contract matters.

Position Summary:
The Senior Associate Attorney provides legal counsel to existing clients. The Senior Associate Attorney is responsible for conducting legal research, drafting documents and pleadings; consulting with clients and experts; drafting and responding to discovery; document review; assisting with trial and deposition preparation, and other case management. Senior Associates may represent clients in court, depositions, and mediations.

Location & Commitments:

Practice Area / Department: Business Litigation
Status: Full-Time / Exempt
Work Schedule: Varies, but will be available during regular business hours of the firm
Work Location: Hybrid in Maitland, FL or Fully Remote in Florida

Responsibilities:

Prepare correspondence and legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, affidavits, motions, lien related documents and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and litigation proceedings.
Conduct legal research, prepare for and attend client meetings, hearings and/or other legal proceedings, and provide legal counsel with the help of senior attorneys.
Take fact and expert depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
Analyze facts of the case and conflicts in legal matters, develop litigation strategy, advise clients on solutions, and negotiate on behalf of clients.
Communicate with senior attorneys, paralegals, and clients to ensure cases are handled efficiently.
Maintain client files to ensure up-to-date information is available to other attorneys, paralegals and support staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Competencies:

At least 5 years of strong, relevant, verifiable experience in a similar role.
Florida Bar Admission
Judicial clerkship experience or demonstrate strong research, writing, and legal analysis skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must possess great time management and problem-solving skills.
Superior attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and collaborate with others.
Must meet expectations for billing goals and enter all time contemporaneously with the associated legal work. Complete and accurate time entry is required on a daily basis.

Work Environment:
The ability to perform the following physical activities are necessary in the performance of this job: Sit and use a computer for long periods of time; use a computer to accomplish the duties of the position (including typing and seeing); read and write in English; think strategically, communicate expectations, and establish priorities.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The above job description is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, and skills of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform other related duties assigned by their supervisor.