Commercial Real Estate Litigation Associate

About The Role

Our client, a nationally recognized Am Law firm, is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Litigation Associate to join its highly regarded Real Estate Capital Markets practice in Miami, Florida.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in commercial real estate litigation matters, including landlord-tenant disputes and commercial foreclosure actions.
• Handle all phases of litigation, including case strategy, motion practice, discovery, depositions, hearings, and courtroom appearances.
• Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and other litigation documents.
• Prepare and serve commercial landlord-tenant predicate notices and related court filings.
• Conduct legal research and prepare persuasive legal memoranda and briefs.
• Manage electronic discovery (e-discovery) and document review.
• Collaborate with clients, opposing counsel, and internal legal teams to efficiently manage complex litigation matters.
• Maintain organized case files and effectively manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced practice.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of commercial litigation experience.
• Experience with motion practice, discovery (including e-discovery), and courtroom advocacy.
• Commercial landlord-tenant litigation experience, including preparation and service of predicate notices and court pleadings.
• Commercial foreclosure litigation experience is preferred; candidates with a strong interest in learning this practice area are also encouraged to apply.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills, including familiarity with New York citation formatting.
• Excellent drafting, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Active Florida Bar license or ability to become licensed in Florida prior to hire.
• Must reside in or relocate to the Miami, Florida area before the start date.

Work Environment

This is a hybrid position requiring attorneys to work in the Miami office at least three days per week. The firm values collaboration and believes in-person interaction fosters mentorship, professional development, and exceptional client service.

Application Requirements

• Candidates must submit the following for consideration:
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Law School Transcript (required for client submission)
• Billable Requirement 2,000 billable hours annually

Pay

Compensation is competitive and based on class year.

• 3rd Year Associate: $270,000
• 4th Year Associate: $320,000
• 5th Year Associate: $375,000
• 6th Year Associate: $400,000
• 7th Year Associate: $440,000
• 8th Year Associate: $455,000

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.