Trial Attorney

Job Overview
A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Trial Attorney with a background in construction or commercial litigation. This role involves handling complex, multi-party cases in both state and federal courts, with responsibilities spanning from case inception to trial. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of litigation experience and a strong understanding of construction law, lien claims, insurance coverage, and surety issues. This is a hybrid position following an initial training period and includes competitive compensation, bonus opportunities, and origination incentives.

Location

• Coral Gables, Florida

Duties

• Manage complex construction and commercial litigation cases from inception through resolution

• Draft, analyze, and revise construction contracts, insurance policies, and legal pleadings

• Attend court hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials in state and federal court

• Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda and briefs

• Communicate with and advise clients, maintaining strong professional relationships

• Work collaboratively with legal teams to ensure timely and effective case handling

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in construction litigation or commercial litigation

• Demonstrated trial experience is required

• Familiarity with litigation processes in both state and federal courts

• Strong understanding of case management and client service expectations

• Proven ability to handle multiple complex matters concurrently

• Willingness to travel for court-related proceedings as needed

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Admission to the Florida Bar (required)

Skills

• Expertise in construction law, lien law, insurance coverage, and surety law preferred

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical abilities

• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and other legal practice management tools

• Strong collaboration and team engagement skills

Benefits

• Competitive base salary

• Annual performance-based bonus potential

• 10% origination credit on client receipts

• Hybrid work flexibility post-training

• Comprehensive benefits package (details provided upon request)

• Supportive, long-term work environment with high employee retention

This law firm has three offices located in Florida. The firm has been practicing since 1977 and focuses mainly on construction law while also practicing in several other areas. The firm's practice areas include aviation, real estate law, bankruptcy, financial restructuring, and creditors' rights, insurance law, collections, construction law, community association law, condominium warranty, and commercial litigation. The firm's values include continuity and individual attention. The client always comes first with the attorneys of this firm and the main goal is client satisfaction. This firm was ranked in 2013 by Chambers USA for their strong construction law practice.