A law firm located in Sarasota, FL, is currently seeking a Litigation Attorney to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate should possess significant trial experience and a proven track record of success in various legal matters. The successful candidate will be a dedicated professional with strong organizational and communication skills, a commitment to client service excellence, and the ability to work independently under tight timelines.

Job Overview:

The Litigation Attorney will play a crucial role in the firm's legal team, taking on responsibilities that include serving as first chair on jury trials, organizing and presenting information gathered during discovery, and maintaining a professional courtroom presence. The candidate should be enthusiastic, and reliable, and demonstrate a strong drive for achieving positive results. This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collegial environment with direct mentorship, leadership training, and integration with firm practices.

Duties:

• Serve as first chair on jury trials, demonstrating a proven track record of success in various legal matters.
• Organize and assemble information gathered during discovery for effective presentation at trial.
• Maintain a professional courtroom presence and actively seek opportunities to try cases.
• Draft, negotiate, and interpret a variety of legal documents.
• Build and maintain relationships with investigators, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel.
• Convey complex legal concepts concisely and understandably.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Member of the Florida Bar in good standing.

Education:

• JD from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Member of the Florida Bar in good standing.

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Enthusiastic attitude with demonstrated initiative.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Dedication to client service excellence.
• Strong drive for achieving results.

Job Location:

• Sarasota, FL

Benefits Offered:

• Market-leading compensation package.
• Low billable requirement.
• Direct mentorship, leadership training, and integration with firm practices.
• Health and disability insurance.
• Vision and dental insurance.
• Firm-paid life insurance, with the ability for the employee to purchase additional insurance.
• Employee Savings Plan with employer contributions.
• 401(k) with employer contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Perks platform offers over 30,000 unique discounts.
• Referral program.
• Wellness programs.

This law firms Sarasota office is community-centered, hard-working, and dedicated to representing each client with integrity and discretion. Their attorneys represent developers, governmental entities, entrepreneurs, and families of means. Their practice areas include banking and finance, land use, corporate, litigation, estate planning, business succession, estate, trust administration, real estate, healthcare, tax, international, and labor and employment law.