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.)
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, Work at office, Relocation, Afternoon shift,