Commercial Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Commercial Litigation Attorney in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The ideal candidate will engage in various aspects of commercial litigation, professional liability, and employment law, providing exemplary legal counsel to clients.

Duties

• Practice commercial litigation, professional liability, and employment law.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft and argue dispositive motions.
• Attend hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Perform legal research and provide analysis of case law.
• Prepare pleadings and correspondence.
• Communicate with clients, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel.

Requirements

• Licensed member of the Florida Bar.
• 2-5 years of litigation experience, preferably in commercial litigation, professional liability, and/or employment law.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Florida Bar membership.

Skills

• Strong research and writing abilities.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with monthly revenue-based bonus potential and end-of-year bonus.
• Full benefits package, including health, dental, disability, and life insurance plans.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• 20 days of paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Diverse, inclusive, supportive, and team-oriented work environment.

This Fort Lauderdale firm employs litigators who value thorough research, effective management of information, and comprehensive document preparation. They take the time to carefully look over every case and match it to the most effective legal staff. They handle a diverse variety of legal matters including accountants malpractice, aviation and transportation, construction, environmental, general civil litigation, legal malpractice, catastrophic and personal injury, ERISA litigation, intellectual property, banking and financial, employment and labor, family law, fraud litigation, medical malpractice, securities, real estate and foreclosures, and workers compensation.