Business Litigation Mid-Level Associate – Naples at Talantage, LLC – Naples, Florida

Position Title: Business Litigation Mid-Level Associate – Naples

Talantage, LLC is seeking a mid-level associate with 3–7 years of civil litigation experience (business, commercial, or construction) to join this nationally recognized practice. The successful candidate will bring strong academic credentials, proven litigation experience, and the ability to thrive in high-stakes, fast-paced matters.

About the Role
This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic litigation team within a global law firm and gain meaningful experience while leveraging world-class resources. Dentons' Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice serves as trusted advisors to clients on a wide range of complex commercial litigation matters, including:

• Trade secret and unfair competition claims
• Construction litigation
• Environmental and land use disputes
• Trust and estate litigation
• Shareholder and partnership disputes

Talantage, LLC is seeking a mid-level associate with 3–7 years of civil litigation experience (business, commercial, or construction) to join this nationally recognized practice. The successful candidate will bring strong academic credentials, proven litigation experience, and the ability to thrive in high-stakes, fast-paced matters.

Key Responsibilities
As an integral member of the team, you will:

• Manage cases from inception through conclusion.
• Conduct factual investigations, research, and client communications.
• Draft memos, motions, briefs, pleadings, and discovery documents.
• Research applicable case law, statutes, and regulations.
• Prepare for and conduct depositions; argue motions.
• Handle all aspects of discovery, including e-discovery management.
• Assist in preparation for and participation in hearings and trials.
• Support business development and marketing initiatives.

Qualifications
Personal Attributes

• Highly conscientious and detail-oriented, able to manage a large caseload under tight deadlines.
• A self-starter with initiative, comfortable working independently yet collaborative in team settings.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, actionable advice to clients.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities, ambition, and ability to motivate others.
• A track record of academic and professional excellence.
• Desire for increased autonomy, broad responsibilities, and diverse experience.

Technical Skills

• 3–7 years of experience in business, commercial, or construction litigation.
• Superior written communication and drafting abilities, with proven experience drafting motions, pleadings, discovery, and concise legal arguments.
• Strong legal research skills.

Other Requirements

• Must be licensed to practice law in Florida and in good standing with the State Bar.

Based on years of experience, associates may hold the title of Associate, Managing Associate, or Senior Managing Associate.

Talantage, LLC is committed to presenting candidates that contribute to an organizations culture of inclusivity and its commitment to diversity in the workplace are demonstrated through our recruitment practices. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, or veteran status. Our equal opportunity employment efforts comply with all applicable U.S. state and federal laws governing non-discrimination in employment.