Civil Litigation Contract Attorney

About the role

The Civil Litigation Contract Attorney will support ongoing litigation matters on a remote basis, handling a variety of civil matters including contract disputes, business conflicts, partition actions, constructive trusts, litigation related to criminal conduct, and general commercial litigation.

Responsibilities

• Draft and revise pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and discovery responses
• Conduct depositions, witness preparation, and factual investigations
• Prepare for hearings, mediations, and trials
• Develop strategic litigation plans tailored to client goals
• Perform comprehensive legal research and case analysis
• Negotiate settlements and communicate effectively with opposing counsel
• Maintain accurate records, deadlines, and documentation in accordance with firm standards
• Collaborate with staff, experts, and supervising attorneys as needed
• Meet billable expectations and performance metrics consistently

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active member of the Florida Bar in good standing
• Minimum of 5 years of civil litigation experience
• Ability to travel occasionally with the firm's common practice areas (Miami Dade, Broward, and/or Palm Beach counties)
• Demonstrated experience handling contract disputes, partition actions, constructive trusts, litigation related to criminal conduct, business conflicts, and commercial litigation
• Strong litigation skills, including drafting, discovery, depositions, and hearing preparation
• High proficiency in legal research, case evaluation, and strategic planning
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
• Able to manage a remote workload independently while maintaining professionalism and responsiveness

Qualifications

• Preferred qualifications include experience working with experts, complex damages, or multi-party civil matters, prior remote or contract-based litigation experience, and familiarity with Clio & LexisNexis

Skills

• Professionalism
• Sound judgment
• Collaboration

Benefits

• Full-time remote work with flexible scheduling
• Opportunity to support meaningful civil matters
• Collaborative team environment with clear expectations and strong operational support
• Exposure to sophisticated, high-value cases

Pay

$50 - $100 per hour (based on experience)

Schedule

Remote work with flexible scheduling