Associate Trial Attorney Commercial Litigation

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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 brian@zinn.law. All inquiries will be held in strict confidence.

Company info

ZinnLaw
Website : http://www.noahzinn.com