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POSITION : Associate Attorney (Civil & Commercial Litigation) EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT : 5+ Years FIRM TYPE : Boutique Litigation Firm LOCATION : Fort Myers, FL COMPENSATION : $115,000 – $160,000 base salary (commensurate with experience) + performance bonus About the Firm We are a premier boutique law firm specializing in sophisticated civil and commercial litigation in Fort Myers, Florida. The firm provides high-caliber legal representation in complex, high-stakes matters while maintaining a professional and collaborative practice environment. We are committed to legal excellence, professional integrity, and delivering exceptional results for our clients. Position Overview The firm is seeking a highly qualified and motivated Associate Attorney with a minimum of five (5) years of civil and commercial litigation experience. The successful candidate will assume immediate responsibility for a diverse caseload and participate in all phases of litigation, from pre-suit evaluation through trial and appellate proceedings. Essential Responsibilities • Case Management: Manage civil and commercial litigation files, including construction disputes, breach of contract actions, real estate litigation, and bankruptcy adversary proceedings. • Pleadings & Motions: Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal memoranda. Appear in state and federal courts to argue substantive and procedural motions. • Discovery Practice: Formulate discovery strategies, draft interrogatories and requests for production, conduct document reviews, and take and defend depositions. • Trial Advocacy: Represent clients in mediations, arbitrations, and trials. • Client Relations: Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, providing regular status updates and strategic legal counsel. • Supervision: Oversee and direct the work of assigned paralegals and legal assistants. Qualifications and Requirements • Minimum of 5 years of dedicated civil or commercial litigation experience. • Demonstrated courtroom and trial experience preferred. • Exceptional legal research, analytical, and writing skills. • Strong communication, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills. • Proficient in legal research databases (Westlaw/LexisNexis). Compensation and Benefits • Base salary range of $115,000 to $160,000. • Performance-based bonus structures. • Health insurance reimbursement plan. • 401(k) / Retirement plan with firm contribution. • Paid Time Off (PTO) and observed holidays. • Hybrid remote work schedule options. • Professional development and continuing legal education (CLE) support. Application Instructions Qualified candidates should submit a resume, a cover letter summarizing relevant trial and litigation experience, and a professional writing sample to [email protected]. All inquiries will be held in strict confidence.