What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney position at AppleOne?
Job Summary
A legal services team in Orlando, FL is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney for a direct hire opportunity focused on litigation and liability defense. This role is ideal for a motivated attorney with 3 to 5 years of experience who enjoys managing complex cases, preparing matters for trial, working directly with clients, and contributing to a collaborative law firm environment.
The Associate Attorney will handle litigation involving product liability, product defect, and general liability defense. This opportunity offers meaningful case responsibility, direct client interaction, deposition and hearing experience, and the chance to work closely with engaged partners, shareholders, attorneys, and support staff.
This is a strong fit for an independent, detail-oriented attorney who values professionalism, accountability, strong writing, practical litigation strategy, and in-office collaboration. The environment is supportive, team-oriented, and well-suited for attorneys who want continued growth in litigation, trial preparation, client reporting, and case management.
Key Responsibilities
- Investigate, analyze, and defend liability matters, including product liability, product defect, and general liability litigation.
- Take and defend depositions, prepare witnesses, and manage discovery responsibilities.
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery responses, reports, and other litigation documents.
- Argue hearings and assist with preparation for mediation, arbitration, and trial.
- Communicate directly with clients regarding case updates, reports, strategy recommendations, and risk assessments.
- Collaborate with partners, shareholders, attorneys, and support staff to move cases forward efficiently and professionally.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary range: $110,000 to $150,000 per year, depending on experience.
- Direct hire opportunity.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance and disability insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.
- Unlimited PTO.
- Gym membership.
- Cell phone service.
- In-office schedule preferred Monday through Friday.
- Remote opportunities may be allowed under certain circumstances.
- Ability to travel is required.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans
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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.
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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Salary : $110,000 - $150,000