Senior Litigation Attorney

Overview

A legal operations team is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney to join their remote Florida-based practice. This role requires a decisive, fast-moving litigator who thrives under pressure and takes ownership of cases from intake through resolution. The ideal candidate will be a persuasive advocate with strong judgment, able to manage multiple priorities and lead junior attorneys and paralegals.

Responsibilities

• Lead case strategy, budgeting, and execution from intake to resolution
• Serve as primary client contact, providing clear and actionable guidance
• Maintain momentum on cases, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met
• Mentor and set the pace for junior attorneys and paralegals, delegating effectively
• Ensure discipline in timekeeping, service level agreements, budgets, and execution
• Manage multiple issues simultaneously and adapt quickly to changing demands

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree
• Active Florida Bar membership
• Minimum 5 years of litigation experience, preferably commercial litigation
• Proven sound judgment under pressure
• Strong advocacy skills including motions, depositions, hearings, negotiation, and strategy
• Ability to work independently within a structured system
• Comfortable making fast decisions without supervision
• Excellent communication skills and confident presence

Preferred Qualifications

• First-chair trial or appellate experience
• Experience with complex commercial, class action, consumer, or eminent domain litigation

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive work environment focused on growth and excellence

Location

• Remote position based in Florida

The employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to fair treatment of all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or marital status.