Job Description

Job Summary

A downtown Orlando law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney with civil litigation experience for a direct hire opportunity. This role is ideal for an independent, detail-oriented, and motivated litigation attorney with 3 to 5 years of experience who is ready to manage civil liability matters, prepare cases for trial, and work directly with clients in a professional legal services environment.

This opportunity offers meaningful case responsibility, close access to partners and shareholders, and a collaborative in-office culture supported by experienced attorneys, paralegals, and legal staff. The firm provides a stable, team-oriented environment where attorneys can strengthen litigation skills, contribute to complex civil defense matters, and build a long-term career path within a respected legal practice.

Key Responsibilities

- Investigate, evaluate, and defend civil liability matters from initial case assessment through resolution.
- Take and defend depositions, prepare witnesses, and contribute to discovery strategy.
- Draft pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, reports, and other litigation-related documents.
- Argue hearings and assist with preparing cases for mediation, arbitration, settlement, or trial.
- Communicate regularly with clients, provide case updates, and prepare clear reporting materials.
- Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff while managing deadlines and case priorities.

Compensation and Benefits

- Salary range: $120,000 to $150,000 per year.
- Direct hire opportunity.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance and disability insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.
- Unlimited PTO.
- Gym membership.
- Cell phone service.
- In-office work environment preferred Monday through Friday.
- Remote work may be allowed under certain circumstances.
- Travel is required.

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Manage civil litigation matters with responsibility for case evaluation, discovery, hearings, reporting, and resolution strategy.
- Prepare cases for mediation, arbitration, settlement, or trial.
- Draft litigation documents including pleadings, motions, memoranda, reports, and client communications.
- Work directly with clients, attorneys, paralegals, and legal support staff to meet case deadlines and litigation goals.

- 3 to 5 years of civil litigation experience.
- Active license to practice law in Florida.
- Experience with civil liability, insurance defense, or related litigation matters.
- Strong legal research, writing, analysis, and oral advocacy skills.
- Ability to take and defend depositions, prepare witnesses, and manage discovery.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines, priorities, and multiple active matters.
- Professional communication skills and the ability to provide clear, timely client updates.
- Independent, detail-oriented, motivated, and collaborative work style.
- Willingness to work primarily in office in downtown Orlando and travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications

- Prior experience in civil defense litigation.
- Experience preparing matters for mediation, arbitration, settlement, and trial.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative law firm environment with partners, shareholders, paralegals, and support staff.

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Job Tags

Temporary work, Work at office, Remote work, Monday to Friday

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