Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Title: Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A law firm located in Coral Gables, FL, is seeking a seasoned Litigation Associate with a strong background in commercial litigation or community association law. The role involves managing sophisticated litigation cases with support from senior partners and offers a blend of in-office training and flexible work arrangements thereafter. This position provides a chance to join a highly stable team where long-term employee retention is a core value.

Duties:

• Interpret and prepare construction-related contracts and association governance documents

• Draft and analyze pleadings and legal memoranda

• Represent clients in court proceedings, including depositions, hearings, and mediations

• Manage complex litigation cases from start to resolution

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients

• Conduct in-depth legal research and generate persuasive legal writing

Requirements:

• Licensed to practice law in Florida

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in litigation, ideally involving construction or community association law

• Proven ability to navigate transactional and litigation phases, from pre-suit to trial

• Strong client-service orientation and collaborative mindset

• Excellent analytical, time-management, and case-handling capabilities

• Technological proficiency in the Microsoft 365 suite

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Active member of the Florida Bar

Skills:

• Legal drafting and case analysis

• Oral advocacy and courtroom presence

• Research proficiency and legal reasoning

• Detail orientation and case organization

• Time management and multitasking under pressure

• Team-oriented work ethic

Job Location:

• Coral Gables, FL

• A hybrid or remote schedule is available after onboarding and training

This law firm has three offices located in Florida. The firm has been practicing since 1977 and focuses mainly on construction law while also practicing in several other areas. The firm's practice areas include aviation, real estate law, bankruptcy, financial restructuring, and creditors' rights, insurance law, collections, construction law, community association law, condominium warranty, and commercial litigation. The firm's values include continuity and individual attention. The client always comes first with the attorneys of this firm and the main goal is client satisfaction. This firm was ranked in 2013 by Chambers USA for their strong construction law practice.