Civil Litigation Contract Attorney

Overview

Contract position for a Civil Litigation Attorney to support ongoing litigation matters remotely. This role requires an experienced litigator with strong analytical and drafting skills, capable of managing complex civil cases independently while meeting performance expectations.

Responsibilities

• Draft and revise pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and responses
• Conduct depositions, witness preparation, and factual investigations
• Prepare for hearings, mediations, and trials
• Develop strategic litigation plans aligned with client goals
• Perform comprehensive legal research and case analysis
• Negotiate settlements and communicate with opposing counsel
• Maintain accurate records, deadlines, and documentation per firm standards
• Collaborate with staff, experts, and supervising attorneys as needed
• Consistently meet billable expectations and performance metrics

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active member in good standing of the Florida Bar
• Minimum of 3 years of civil litigation experience
• Experience handling contract disputes, tort claims, business conflicts, and commercial litigation
• Strong litigation skills including drafting, discovery, depositions, and hearing preparation
• Proficiency in legal research, case evaluation, and strategic planning
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
• Ability to manage a remote workload independently with professionalism and responsiveness

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with experts, complex damages, or multi-party civil matters
• Prior remote or contract-based litigation experience
• Familiarity with Clio and LexisNexis

Compensation & Benefits

• Fully remote work with flexible scheduling
• Opportunity to support meaningful civil matters
• Collaborative team environment with clear expectations and operational support
• Exposure to sophisticated, high-value cases

Location

Remote position; candidate must be licensed to practice in Florida and able to work remotely within the state.