Associate Attorney

The Elliot Legal Group, P.A. is opening a search for an Associate Attorney to join us full-time at our Fort Lauderdale office. This is not a remote or hybrid role, and it is not an entry-level one. We are looking for an attorney who can pick up a caseload, appear at hearings independently, and start contributing right away. You will handle civil litigation matters from intake through resolution — appearing at hearings, arguing motions and evidentiary matters independently, and working directly with clients across business, real estate, and commercial disputes. Drafting is a core part of the job: complaints, motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment and other dispositive and non-dispositive motions, discovery requests and responses, and opposition briefs all come through this seat regularly, not occasionally. The position carries an annual billable hours requirement of 1,600 hours and is based full-time at our Fort Lauderdale office, with regular travel to hearings throughout South Florida, including Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties. Responsibilities Handle civil litigation matters from intake through resolution Appear at hearings and argue motions and evidentiary matters independently Draft complaints, motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, and other dispositive and non-dispositive motions Prepare and respond to discovery requests, and draft opposition briefs Work directly with clients across business, real estate, and commercial disputes Requirements Active membership in The Florida Bar, in good standing, with no history of discipline Minimum two (2) years of civil litigation experience Courtroom hearing experience required — must be able to appear and argue motions and evidentiary hearings independently Strong drafting skills: complaints, motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment and other dispositive and non-dispositive motions, discovery requests and responses, and opposition briefs Annual billable hours requirement: 1,600 hours Familiarity with Clio (or comparable practice management software) Arbitration experience (AAA) a plus Reliable transportation and ability to travel to hearings throughout South Florida (Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties) This is a full-time, in-office position at our Fort Lauderdale office. No hybrid or remote work. Preferred qualifications Commercial and business litigation background (contract disputes, LLC/partnership disputes, fraud claims) Real estate litigation exposure (partition actions, landlord-tenant/evictions, lis pendens, quiet title) Admission to the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida, or willingness to obtain Experience taking and defending depositions Spanish proficiency a plus Compensation and benefits $75,000 to $85,000 per year, commensurate with experience Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance, including CLE Origination bonus: 10% of revenue collected on client matters originated by the attorney independent of firm resources and marketing, payable pursuant to a separate written compensation agreement #J-18808-Ljbffr