Civil Litigation Contract Attorney

Overview

Contract position for a Civil Litigation Attorney working remotely in South Florida. Occasional commuting within Broward, Palm Beach, and/or Miami Dade counties is required. Hourly rate ranges from $50 to $100 based on experience.

This role involves supporting ongoing civil litigation matters, including contract disputes, business conflicts, partition actions, constructive trusts, litigation related to criminal conduct, and general commercial litigation.

Responsibilities

• Occasionally travel within Miami Dade, Broward, and/or Palm Beach counties
• 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 5 years of civil litigation experience
• Ability to travel occasionally within Miami Dade, Broward, and/or Palm Beach counties
• Experience handling contract disputes, partition actions, constructive trusts, litigation related to criminal conduct, business conflicts, and commercial litigation
• Strong litigation skills including drafting, discovery, depositions, and hearing preparation
• High 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 while maintaining 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

• Hourly rate between $50 and $100, based on experience
• Fully remote work with flexible scheduling
• Opportunity to support meaningful civil litigation matters
• Collaborative team environment with clear expectations and operational support
• Exposure to sophisticated, high-value cases

Location

Remote position based in South Florida with occasional commuting required within Broward, Palm Beach, and/or Miami Dade counties.