Associate Litigation Attorney

Pay: $95,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a firm with a 45+ year track record of fighting for individuals, families, and businesses in Okaloosa County and beyond
• Work across a genuinely broad range of practice areas, including civil litigation, family law, criminal defense, real estate, business law, estate planning, probate, and more — your skills will grow fast here
• Learn directly alongside experienced senior attorneys in a collaborative, mentorship-friendly environment
• Enjoy a supportive culture where work-life balance is real, not just a talking point — we maintain reasonable annual billable hour expectations
• Make a meaningful impact in clients' lives at some of their most challenging moments
• Build your reputation and client base in a well-respected, community-rooted firm with an established referral network
• Performance and growth recognized — bonus potential available for strong contributors

Location: This is a full-time, on-site position based at our Shalimar, FL office in Okaloosa County. We believe in building strong team relationships and immersive learning, so we ask that new team members plant roots here from day one. That investment in presence pays off — and flexibility conversations can happen once you've built your foundation with us.

Note: Candidates must be an active member in good standing with The Florida Bar. This is a non-negotiable requirement to be considered for the role.

About Us

We are a well-established, full-service civil litigation and transactional law firm that has proudly served our community since 1978. We are counselors first — we treat every client with the same care we'd give our own families, and we fight hard for outcomes that protect their rights and interests for the long run. Our attorneys bring decades of experience across a wide range of practice disciplines, and we're growing. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Provide skilled legal counsel and direct representation across civil litigation and related practice areas
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through clear, consistent, and compassionate communication
• Conduct thorough legal research and draft high-quality pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents
• Manage an active caseload with precision, meeting deadlines while exceeding client expectations
• Represent clients in hearings, negotiations, mediations, and court proceedings
• Partner with senior attorneys on complex matters and absorb mentorship opportunities across practice areas
• Contribute to firm growth through relationship building and community involvement

Qualifications

• Active Florida Bar membership in good standing (required)
• 2+ years of litigation experience preferred; we are open to strong candidates at various experience levels, including those from in-house or solo practice backgrounds
• Excellent legal research and writing skills with sharp attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and client communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities independently while thriving as part of a collaborative team
• Integrity, a strong work ethic, and a genuine commitment to client service — these matter to us as much as credentials

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is not a revolving-door associate role. We invest in our people and give them room to grow across a diverse and intellectually stimulating caseload. You will have real client contact from day one, access to seasoned mentors, and the opportunity to build a meaningful legal career in a firm that has served its community for nearly five decades. If you are driven, honest, and care about the people you represent, you will find a home here.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must haves: Florida bar license. 2+ yrs of litigation experience preferred

• Nice to haves:

• Preferred Years as Associate:

• Additional context: Relocation- [yesno]. Packages - [yesno]

• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

• 2 to 4 years experience: $70,000 to $90,000

• 4 to 7 years experience: $90,000 to $115,000

• 7+ years experience / strong book of business: $115,000 to $140,000+

Submission Email: Name / Mike -

mike@chesserbarr.com

Quick Recruiter Reference

This is a well-established Okaloosa County, FL civil litigation and transactional firm founded in 1978 that handles a broad mix of family law, criminal defense, real estate, business, probate, and estate planning matters. They are adding an associate attorney to handle litigation responsibilities and grow alongside experienced senior partners. Culture-fit and character are weighted equally to credentials.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Associate Litigation Attorney - Chesser & Barr, P.A. - JPC 1156 - Source

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• Client job title: Associate Litigation Attorney

• Location: Shalimar, FL

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• Experience: 2

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