What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Litigation Attorney position at South Florida Business Law Group?
Description
We are a growing litigation law firm that specializes in contract and business litigation at the trial and appellate levels of state and federal courts. The ideal candidate takes cases from start to finish and is a seasoned litigator with real experience in Florida's state and federal courts. This attorney will get to work directly with the firm's owner and assist with the daily supervision of all litigation. This job involves daily communication with parties and counsel, research and writing, planning for and attendance at hearings, depositions, mediations, trials, and even appeals. The perfect candidate is excited to tightly control matters from start to finish.
If the above appeals to you professionally, and you are looking for a better way to practice the law, we want to meet you. We think our firm is a great place to work where we have intentionally built a professional environment that equally values both client success and work-life balance . Our firm provides seasoned support staff , manageable caseloads, competitive salaries and benefits, and the ability to work remotely (when not in court or in-person appearances). We hire excellent people and empower them to manage their cases and be successful without micromanagement.
180,000 total compensation (plus benefits)
Responsibilities
- Develop and independently execute tactical and strategic case decisions
- Working substantive knowledge of business and commercial litigation issues
- Advanced legal writing ability
- Preparation and arguing of dispositive motion and evidentiary hearing
- Trial of non-jury cases; jury trials a plus
- Offer guidance and direction to junior attorneys and staff
- Analyze conflicts in legal matters, advise clients on solutions, and negotiate on behalf of clients
- Prepare correspondence and legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, affidavits, motions, and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and proceedings
- Conduct legal research, prepare for and attend hearings and / or other legal proceedings, and provide legal counsel with the help of senior associate attorneys
Qualifications
Salary : $180,000