Litigation Associate (1-4 years experience)

Job Description

Job Description

About Our Firm & Culture

This dedicated, successful and growing team of litigators is looking for our next talented team member to join us at Jeck Harris this year celebrating our 35th year as a respected member of our community. This job is perfect for a lawyer with strong writing and advocacy skills that has worked hard for a couple of years without finding the right fit and the right environment to begin their law practice - seeking to join a highly ethical practice that sells value, and not just time. Our clients need and deserve the best, and we do everything we can to deliver.

Our litigation team handles challenging business litigation, intellectual property disputes, and a wide variety of cases serving the litigation needs of our clients, including real estate, and will, trust and estate disputes. We are seeking someone special, with fire in their belly - and a twinkle in their eye - to join us and to make Jeck Harris your “forever firm”.

What We Offer: Your Growth and Autonomy

We will train and educate you, and mentor and expose you to the highest level of quality advocacy in one of the most prosperous communities in the country. We intend to guide the development of your career in partnership with you, and from day one, you will provide critical strategic assistance into and support cases through all phases of the litigation lifecycle, from case preparation through trial, and the appellate process. This role requires a sharp, self-starting legal professional who works independently, manages multiple court deadlines seamlessly, and takes direct ownership of their caseload. Litigation experience is strongly preferred, and a passion for litigation is a must.

You will be given nearly complete autonomy to be as great as you can be, and we assure you that you will enjoy extensive client contact and hands-on courtroom and deposition responsibility. You will be an integral part of our team on Day 1. This position directly impacts case outcomes. It is an ideal role for a dedicated attorney who derives a high level of professional satisfaction from delivering high-quality work product, advocating fiercely for clients, achieving a "job well done" – and winning! The perfect match for us is anyone with big firm experience that seeks a balanced quality of life. While we compensate relative to Big Law, our expectations related to work hours are far different.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-approved law school; Top 10% or Honors Required.
• Licensure: Active member in good standing with The Florida Bar.
• Experience: 2–4 years of experience in civil litigation (defense or plaintiff-side).
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, NetDocuments, and advanced legal research platforms (LexisNexis).
• Abilities: Exceptional legal writing and analytical skills, a thorough and masterful understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure, and the ability to handle a substantial and challenging workload.

Core Responsibilities and Duties

Substantive & Billable (80-90%)

• Case Management & Strategy : Formulate case strategies, analyze legal issues, conduct risk assessments, and manage overall litigation timelines and statutory compliance.
• Pleadings & Motion Practice : Draft, review, and finalize complex pleadings, affidavits, substantive motions (including summary judgment and motions in limine ), and appellate briefs.
• Discovery Mastery : Engage in the type of careful case and discovery preparation that leads to great results.
• Depositions & Hearings : Conduct and defend depositions of key witnesses, parties, and experts. Represent clients at contested court hearings, mediations, and status conferences.
• Trial & Post-Trial : Participate in trials and preparation that will prepare you for a lifetime of success.
• Legal Research : Assure sophisticated strategic, legal and statutory analysis using LexisNexis and LexisNexis AI to extend and support complex litigation theories.

Administrative & Non-Billable (10-20%)

• Paralegal Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with the Litigation Paralegal to direct document reviews, fact investigations and case development.
• Client & Witness Relations: Timely and responsive communication with clients to assure discovery compliance, provide case updates, and prepare them for testimony.
• Operational Oversight: Review conflict-of-interest searches for new matter intakes and ensure administrative tasks (scheduling, travel, vendor management) align with case priorities.

Performance Indicators

• Attitude : A positive, “can-do” attitude combined with a highly collaborative, team-oriented approach to practice management.
• Quality & Accuracy: Delivery of carefully crafted, thoroughly researched legal briefs and timely execution of court filings.
• Productivity: Just win, baby!
• Caseload Control: Demonstrable effectiveness in organizing large-scale cases and moving files efficiently through the litigation lifecycle.
• Reliability: Be on time with everything and meet your obligations.

Jeck Harris is a premier law firm located in Juno Beach, Florida. Specializing in a range of practice areas including Real Estate, Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Administration, Litigation, Land Use & Development, Business Entities, and Banking, Jeck Harris offers comprehensive legal solutions and a collaborative team committed to providing tailored, high-quality legal solutions to meet our clients’ needs.

Company Description

Jeck Harris is a premier law firm located in Juno Beach, Florida. Specializing in a range of practice areas including Real Estate, Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Administration, Litigation, Land Use & Development, Business Entities, and Banking, Jeck Harris offers comprehensive legal solutions and a collaborative team committed to providing tailored, high-quality legal solutions to meet our clients’ needs.