Job Description

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:

Chris@BretonLawFirm.com

cc: Office@BretonLawFirm.com

(Include a writing sample or references if available.)

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