Senior Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Litigation Attorney with significant trial experience to join their team in Sarasota, Florida. The ideal candidate will focus on trust and estate litigation, commercial litigation, and construction litigation. Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Florida and are encouraged to bring a portable book of business in one or more of these areas.

Duties

• Lead and manage complex litigation cases from inception to resolution.
• Develop and implement effective trial strategies.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Collaborate with colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Draft, negotiate, and interpret legal documents.
• Contribute to business development and firm growth.

Requirements

• Significant trial experience, including first-chair jury trial work.
• Proven track record of success in various legal matters.
• Experience in trust and estate, commercial, and construction litigation preferred.
• Commitment to client service excellence.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Education

• Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Member of The Florida Bar in good standing.

Skills

• Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly.
• Skilled in drafting and negotiating legal documents.
• Effective time management and leadership skills.

Benefits

• Market-leading compensation package.
• Complex and sophisticated work.
• Low billable requirement.
• Direct mentorship and leadership training.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Firm-paid life insurance with additional purchase options.
• Employee Savings Plan with employer contributions.
• 401(k) with employer contributions.
• Paid time off and parental leave.
• Access to a perks platform with unique discounts.
• Referral and 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.