We're Hiring: Associate Attorney – Fort Lauderdale Office
South Florida's litigation dockets move fast, and clients evaluating outside counsel increasingly want to know one thing upfront: can this attorney actually stand up in front of a judge and argue the motion, or are they just signing the pleadings? Firms across Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties are competing hard for litigators who can operate independently in the courtroom, not just at the negotiating table — courts are moving matters faster, clients expect firsthand hearing experience, and there are more open litigation seats than there are attorneys who can fill them without hand-holding. The Elliot Legal Group, P.A. is adding to its litigation team to meet that demand, and we're 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 isn't an entry-level one — we need someone with real litigation mileage who can pick up a caseload, appear at hearings independently, and start contributing right away. This post lays out exactly what the role pays, what we require, and how to apply.
What will the role actually involve day to day?
You'll 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 target 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.
What does compensation look like?
$75,000 to $85,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
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.
Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and professional development assistance, which covers continuing legal education costs.
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
What does the application process look like?
We read every complete application ourselves. Every inquiry is kept confidential, and we will not contact a current employer without your permission. Along with your resume, plan to include your Florida Bar number and a short, anonymized writing sample — a redacted brief or motion is fine.
Ready to apply?
View the full Associate Attorney listing and submit your application at elliotlegal.com/careers.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this a remote or hybrid position? No. This is a full-time, in-office role at our Fort Lauderdale office — there is no hybrid or remote option for this opening.
- Do I need courtroom experience already, or is on-the-job training available? Courtroom hearing experience is required at the time of application. You should already be able to appear and argue motions and evidentiary hearings independently.
- Is AAA arbitration experience or federal court admission required? No — both are listed as preferred qualifications, not requirements. Willingness to obtain admission to the Southern or Middle District of Florida is welcomed if you don't already have it.
- How does the origination bonus work? It's 10% of revenue collected on client matters you originate independent of firm resources and marketing, paid pursuant to a separate written compensation agreement — additional to your base salary, not a substitute for it.
- What benefits are included? Health insurance, paid time off, and professional development assistance, which covers continuing legal education costs.
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The Elliot Legal Group, P.A. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.