Associate Attorney
5 days ago
Brandon
Associate Attorney – 2–5 Years Experience (Commercial & Property Litigation) Location: Brandon, FL (In-Person) Firm: The Breton Law Firm Salary Range: $80,000–$135,000 + Bonuses + 401(k) Match + Full Benefits The Opportunity The Breton Law Firm is seeking an ambitious attorney with 2 to 5 years of Florida practice experience in commercial and/or real property litigation. This is a full-time, in-office role at our Brandon office, serving clients across the Tampa Bay region. This position is ideal for an associate who wants hands-on litigation experience, direct mentorship from a senior attorney, and the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful cases. You will work in high-stakes areas such as quiet title, fraud, failure to disclose, partitions, HOA/condo disputes, contract enforcement, and probate litigation. We offer a serious long-term career opportunity, not a transient job. If you are looking to build a legal career — not just bill time — we want to talk to you. Responsibilities • Draft and argue motions, pleadings, and memoranda in court, • Manage discovery and client communications in active litigation matters, • Conduct legal research and develop case strategy, • Attend hearings, mediations, and depositions, • Handle commercial, real estate, and probate litigation cases, • Contribute to a team-oriented environment with high standards for legal work Requirements • Licensed and in good standing with the Florida Bar, • 2–5 years of legal experience, with at least some litigation in our core areas, • Strong legal research, writing, and courtroom advocacy skills, • Comfortable with a workload that may require occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends to meet client deadlines, • Willing to be mentored closely and trained in niche practice areas, • Based in or willing to relocate to the Tampa Bay area (this is not a remote position), • Desire to grow within the firm long-term Compensation & Benefits • Base salary of $80,000–$135,000+ depending on experience, • Performance bonuses and 401(k) with match, • Medical insurance contribution and other employee perks, • Reasonable billable hour target — with high expectations for quality and accountability, • Supportive environment for developing board certifications, CLEs, and specialization, • Defined partnership path for long-term team members, • Additional incentives: gym membership, toll assistance, community engagement perks To Apply Submit your resume and cover letter to: cc: (Include a writing sample or references if available.)