Litigation Attorney

Litigation Attorney (Florida‑Licensed)Remote | South Florida | Competitive Compensation + BonusWe are a boutique, litigation‑focused personal injury law firm seeking an experienced litigation attorney to join our team. This role is ideal for a lawyer who is responsible, hardworking and cares about both work product and winning. We give responsibility over files, but with accountability and policies and procedures.The RoleYou will handle cases from inception through resolution with hands‑on responsibility (with oversight and assistance from other lawyers). These functions include the following:Investigate when a case comes inCreate the game planDraft the complaintDraft and pursue discoveryDraft and argue motionsTake depositionsWork directly with clientsCollaborate closely with partners on litigation strategyParticipate in trials in both State and Federal courts.Communicate with our partners, clients, referring attorneys, defense counselThis is a primarily remote position. Candidates must reside in South Florida and be available for occasional in‑person meetings, hearings, or proceedings. To stay aligned, our legal team meets daily via Zoom to coordinate priorities and workflow. We offer gradual and continuous training and mentoring through:Daily 8:30 a.m. firm Zoom meetingsPractice and procedure modulesTemplates for written discovery and deposition questionsReading list of books and articlesVideo list from critical seminars and speakersWebinarsSeminarsWho We're Looking ForRequiredLicensed to practice law in FloridaAt least 5 years in practice, with a minimum of 3 years in civil litigationStrong research and writing skillsDemonstrated ability to manage casesProfessional judgment, responsiveness, and attention to detailAcademic CredentialsUndergraduate degree earned with honors unless from a Top 75 UniversityLaw degree earned from a law school ranked in the Top 50 in the USLaw degree earned with honors from a law school ranked in the Top 100Law degree earned with high honors from a law school not in the Top 100Strongly Valued (but not required)Clerkship with a Federal Judge or Magistrate JudgeFederal court experienceExperience with complex civil litigationSignificant motion practice and courtroom exposureAttorneys with experience at the U.S. Attorney's Office or Federal Public DefenderLitigators from boutique or high‑quality defense firms seeking more challenging casesLongevity (3+ years) in prior attorney positionsThat said, there is no single “correct” background—we care about skill, judgment, and work ethic.What This Role OffersMeaningful litigation responsibility (not just research or drafting)Primarily remote workBase salary $170,000+ (depending upon whether your qualifications meet or exceed the criteria described here)Performance‑based, discretionary bonus structureOpportunity for long‑term growth within the firmCollegial, fast‑paced professional environment focused on qualityBenefits: Packages for lawyers are $12,686 to $23,524/year (health insurance, 401(k), long‑term disability plan (LTD), dues and subscriptions to The Florida Bar and other bar associations, seminars, webinars, maternity/paternity leave. Range depends on pension plan contributions and bar dues which depend on the number of years out of school and number of years with the firm and earnings.)#J-18808-Ljbffr