Jobs in Dania, FL

H&P Executive Search are advising an AmLaw firm and their nationally ranked Labor & Employment practice on a Shareholder level hire to join their existing L&E practice across their 2 Florida offices.

With more than 100 attorneys across the firm dedicated to L&E, you'll be joining a strong bench that is ranked but at a unique position in Florida where you would be in charge of leading and growing the Employment Law practice.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years Private Practice
• Have a self sustaining portable book of business
• Barred: Florida
• Based in or around Fort Lauderdale or Orlando

This is a unique hire for a strong team and would be worth reaching out on the email below to setup a call if you're someone who finds establishing and leading growth of Employment Law in Florida with support from the wider 100 attorney team, interesting.

Job Title: Commercial Paralegal

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Job Overview:

Our client is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and highly organized Commercial Paralegal to join their Fort Lauderdale office. This full-time, in-office position supports the Partner and attorneys within the Commercial Litigation Practice Group. The role requires the ability to thrive in a fast-paced legal environment, with a strong focus on accuracy, dependability, and collaboration.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation: $60,000 - $70,000 based on experience
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k)
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holiday pay

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and trial materials
• E-file documents with courts
• Manage case calendars, deadlines, hearings, and scheduling
• Assist with deposition preparation, document production, and trial binders
• Maintain organized and accurate electronic case files
• Coordinate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel, etc.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum of three (3) years of Florida civil litigation paralegal experience
• Strong knowledge of Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, e-filing, and service rules
• Ability to manage a fast-paced, high-volume caseload
• Excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office required;
• Experience with NetDocuments and/or TABS is a plus

Wicker Smith was formed in 1952 with the goal of providing legal services of exceptional quality and creativity across a broad spectrum of specialties to its clients. Today, the firm has grown to more than 300 attorneys located in 15 offices. We are known for our collaborative environment, commitment to excellence, and strong client advocacy.

We are currently seeking an experienced Legal Assistant with litigation experience to join our dynamic team in our Miami office, working with attorneys focusing on medical malpractice, automobile negligence and other general liability matters.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience supporting attorneys in litigation matters, handling case management, document preparation, and trial preparation. This role requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with case management from inception through trial and post-trial.
• Draft, proofread, format legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and correspondence.
• File documents electronically with federal and state courts.
• Manage calendaring of court deadlines, hearings, depositions, and client meetings.
• Organizing and maintaining case files, exhibits, and evidence.
• Prepare and assist with trial preparation
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and expert witnesses.
• Provide general administrative support to attorneys as needed.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a legal assistant.
• Strong knowledge of state court procedures and e-filing systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, case management software, and legal research tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Why Join Us?

Wicker Smith takes pride in providing our employees with an excellent work environment, competitive pay and benefits and endless possibilities for growth for those who join our team and initiatives to provide the best service to our clients.

Wicker Smith is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you meet the qualifications and are looking for a challenging yet rewarding role in a thriving law firm, we encourage you to apply today to:

Maribel Rivera | Office Manager

Senior Commercial Services Counsel (In-House)

Location: Miami, FL | Fortune 200 Company

A Fortune 200 company headquartered in Miami is seeking a Senior Commercial Services Counsel to oversee and support complex commercial real estate transactions, with a primary focus on vacant land. This position requires a senior Florida real estate attorney with deep experience in title underwriting, high-liability approvals, escrow, claims, and complex closings. The role serves as a key legal authority, advising internal teams, underwriters, and external clients while managing risk and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, underwrite, and close commercial (vacant land) transactions
• Provide legal oversight for commercial and multi-unit residential title closings
• Conduct and oversee complex title reviews, identifying and resolving title defects, disputes, claims, and underwriting issues
• Review, approve, and manage high-liability orders within approved limits; consult with senior underwriters for matters exceeding authority
• Advise and meet with clients, outside attorneys, realtors, and buyer/seller parties regarding title, escrow, and closing issues
• Assist title and escrow officers with extraordinary or high-risk closing issues
• Respond to and advise on claims and litigation-related matters
• Interact with the Florida Department of Insurance and other regulatory bodies as needed
• Serve as liaison between underwriters, clients, and internal teams
• Develop, implement, and enforce best practices for title operations and closings
• Train and mentor staff to improve legal knowledge, judgment, and performance
• Participate in marketing and client engagement efforts, including presentations when requested
• Stay current on legal, regulatory, and underwriting developments and communicate updates to staff
• Maintain strict confidentiality
• Refer matters to other Senior Underwriting Counsel when consultation is appropriate
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree
• Active Florida Bar license in good standing
• CLE requirements met
• Extensive experience in:
• Commercial title underwriting
• Commercial real estate transactions
• High-liability approvals
• Claims and litigation
• Strong working knowledge of:
• Florida real estate law
• Florida title insurance laws and regulations
• Proven leadership, mentoring, and team management experience
• Excellent communication, client management, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to exercise independent judgment on high-risk transactions

Why Join Us

• Senior, visible in-house legal role with real authority
• Work on high-profile, complex commercial transactions
• Influence and lead commercial title practices within a large organization
• Mentor and develop legal and operational teams
• Stable corporate environment with normal business hours
• Long-term professional growth in real estate law and title insurance

Commercial Real Estate Attorney — Practice Leader Opportunity | Miami

VCG Attorney Recruiting | Miami, Florida

A Miami boutique law firm formed by BigLaw‑trained partners is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Attorney with 6+ years of experience interested in stepping into a leadership role within the firm’s real estate practice.

The firm already has commercial real estate work and is seeking an attorney who would like to lead the department while developing additional client relationships over time.

The Practice Includes:

• Acquisitions and dispositions

• Commercial leasing

• Borrower‑side real estate finance

• Representation of developers and investors

Who We’re Speaking With:

• Attorneys with 6–15 years of commercial real estate experience

• Experience representing developers, lenders, or investors

• Attorneys interested in building a book of business

• Stable career history

Career Strategy Perspective:

• This search is ideal for attorneys who want to evaluate their next move strategically — aligning their practice with a platform that allows greater autonomy, leadership responsibility, and long‑term growth.

All conversations are highly confidential and exploratory. Whether you are actively looking or simply want to understand your options and next steps, we’re happy to have a strategic discussion tailored to your goals.

The Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and Tampa offices of Akerman LLP seek Associates with 3 to 5 years of experience in commercial litigation for the Consumer Financial Services, Data and Technology Practice Group. Excellent legal research, writing and analytical skills, as well as federal and state court experience are required. Financial institutions litigation experience is preferred. Must possess a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school and be a member of The Florida Bar.

About the Firm

Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the country’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers in 25 offices throughout the United States. To learn more about our firm, please visit us at Recognitions

• Top 100 U.S. Law Firms (The American Lawyer)
• Among the Most Innovative Law Firms (Financial Times)
• Ranked among 100 Most Prestigious U.S. Law Firms (Vault)
• Ranked among the Top Large Law Firms for Diversity (Law360)
• Ranked among the Top 30 Large Law Firms for Gender Equity (Law360)
• Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, 2023 Top Performer

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can reach their full potential, no matter their race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation or genetic makeup.

Note to Search Firms

Akerman LLP will not accept unsolicited resumes or other unsolicited candidate information from Search Firms. Submissions will only be considered when a fully executed fee agreement is in place. Search firms should contact for additional information.

For more than 150 years, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has been making strides in the freight forwarding industry because of our exceptional employees in the global Hellmann Family. Our unmatched passion for the employee experience and energy to service our customers makes our resilience possible.

Our Hellmann Promise is to collectively shape our culture through our mission, values, and leadership principles.

If this resonates with your career aspirations, come and help us shape our sustainable impact, job details below!

CUSTOMS ENTRY WRITER

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs all functions required by the brokerage department to service the client including but not limited to troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Performs daily follow up on all open issues with the client, carrier, forwarder, CBP, or PGA to resolve any delays in entry processing
• Audits commercial documents for accuracy, and verifies description, value, term of sale, country of origin, classification, and all areas required by CBP and any and all PGA’s
• Enters all required data accurately into Hellmann’s brokerage system to complete the entry and achieve full release with CBP and PGA.
• Coordinates with the origin station, supplier or third party to process the Importer Security Filing (ISF) on behalf the importer.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

• Associate Degree (A.A.) from a two-year college or equivalent combination of education and work experience will be considered in lieu of educational requirement
• High School Diploma or GED
• One to three years of previous experience in freight forwarding industry

What’s In It for You:

Become part of the Hellmann family, for we yearn and strive for a better world where humankind takes care of the environment, quality of life is improved, and social equity is reality.

Premium benefits package:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Wellness Program
• PTO/Sick Pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Additional Voluntary Benefits
• Accident, Critical Illness Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), etc.
• Learning and development for career growth opportunities

Employer Sponsored:

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

We are an Affirmative Action/EEOC employer.

#Hellmannjobs2026

We are seeking a corporate paralegal to join our client's team! This is an inhouse role with a large organization. Responsible for assisting attorneys in a variety of legal business pertaining to the organization. Acts as liaison between company attorneys, outside counsel, organizations and in-house team members.

Corporate Paralegal Roles & Responsibilities

• Responsible for reviewing, tracking, and monitoring legislation that impacts the company’s products and/or processes.
• Updating leadership with timely analysis and summaries of new legislation/regulations affecting the business.
• Assists in implementing changes to contracts to comply with legislation/regulations.
• Responsible for support related to litigation, mediation, arbitration, and responses to complaints.
• Renewing and maintaining company licensing.
• Drafting, filing and managing various business entity documents for corporations, LLCs and partnerships with State agencies.
• Drafting legal contracts, correspondence and other documents.

Day-to-Day Duties

• Create organizational documents, including articles of incorporation or dissolution, stock certificates and merger agreements.
• Draft contracts, such as employment contracts and non-compete agreements.
• Create and distribute annual reports.
• Assist with paperwork needed by regulatory bodies.
• Respond to Requests for Information.
• Assist with ethics and compliance programs.
• Perform legal research

Pay: $95,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• $95,000–$100,000 salary range
• Clear path to flexibility: hybrid schedule after 90 days (strong onboarding first, then added flexibility)
• High-impact seat: you’ll run real estate closings end-to-end and be central to keeping deals moving
• Interesting, varied work: residential + commercial, title issues, surveys, estoppels, lender coordination, and due diligence
• Modern workflow: paperless office, organized processes, and professional standards that support doing great work
• Strong firm platform: multi-practice environment with deep resources and a reputation for excellence

Location: West Palm Beach, FL, and Fort Lauderdale, FL— Full-time, in-office for the first 90 days, then hybrid after 90 days.

Note: Must have 5+ years of real estate paralegal experience in a mid-size or large law firm, including the ability to manage a moderate volume of closings (25–30) and resolve common title/closing issues confidently.

About Us

We’re a multi-practice commercial law firm with a long-standing reputation for client-first service and deep experience across core practice areas, including Real Estate, Condo/Co-Op & HOA, Business Litigation, Construction Law & Litigation, Corporate, and more. We operate in a paperless, team-oriented environment and look for professionals who take pride in delivering excellent work and service. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage 25–30 residential and/or commercial closings from contract through closing

Order and track title, lien searches, surveys, estoppel letters, and zoning (as applicable)

• Calculate, calendar, and monitor critical dates; proactively request extensions when needed
• Prepare preliminary Closing Disclosures/closing statements and coordinate with buyer lenders
• Communicate by phone/email with buyers, sellers, agents, and lenders to keep all parties updated
• Identify and resolve title, lien, estoppel, and survey issues so closings stay on schedule
• Coordinate closing logistics: cash to close, seller proceeds, funding, disbursements, and lender approvals
• Balance closing statements and incorporate lender funding requirements (net/gross)

Support document preparation and review for closings, including deeds, affidavits, resolutions, loan documents, and closing packages

• Handle due diligence tasks: defined terms, deadlines, title commitments, zoning reports, surveys, environmental reports, and lease abstracts
• Understand e-recording process and recording order; issue title policies in a timely manner
• Use closing software (SoftPro preferred, not required) and maintain accurate status reporting across all files

Qualifications

• 5+ years of real estate paralegal experience in a mid-size or large law firm
• Proven ability to manage a volume of purchase/sale and loan files simultaneously

Strong knowledge of Florida real estate customs, county practices, and transactional workflows

• Comfortable with title insurance, surveys, commitments, exceptions, and clearing conditions
• Skilled with Microsoft Outlook and calendaring; experience with SoftPro or similar closing software
• Highly organized, proactive, and client-service oriented with strong written and verbal communication

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Professional, team-oriented environment where quality work is valued
• Paperless operations and modern systems that make it easier to stay organized

Real responsibility and autonomy—your work directly impacts deal outcomes

• Strong firm platform with resources and expertise across multiple practice areas
• A role designed for someone who wants to own files, solve problems, and be a key player

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Title: Association Associate Attorney

Job Type: Full Time - Remote

Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Job Overview:

Our client is seeking an Association Associate Attorney to join their growing community association practice. This role is ideal for an attorney who enjoys acting as general counsel to Homeowners Associations (HOAs), Condominium Owners Associations (COAs), and Cooperative Associations (COOPs), and who is looking for a better work environment—collaborative, flexible, and low-ego.

You’ll work with a team of smart, efficient attorneys who focus on getting the job done without unnecessary stress or micromanagement.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Base salary (2 - 4 years of experience): $100,000–$125,000
• 5+ years of experience: Compensation increases with experience
• Attorneys with a book of business will be highly valued and compensated accordingly
• Fully remote position
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Relaxed and supportive work culture
• Performance bonuses

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as general counsel to HOAs, COAs, and COOPs
• Advise boards and property managers on:
• Governance and compliance matters
• Florida community association statutes and regulations
• Real estate, contracts, enforcement, and operational issues
• Draft, review, and revise governing documents, resolutions, contracts, and policies
• Provide strategic legal guidance to association boards and leadership
• Litigation experience is a plus but not required.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in Florida.
• Minimum of 2 years experience representing or advising HOAs, COAs, condominiums, cooperatives (COOPs), or other community associations required.
• Strong knowledge of community association law, real estate principles, and related statutes.