TRIAL ATTORNEY – CIVIL LITIGATION

Key Responsibilities We are seeking an experienced Trial Attorney to join our litigation team. This position is intended for an attorney who is comfortable taking ownership of cases, making strategic litigation decisions, and handling matters through trial. This is not a purely supervisory or case-management position. We are looking for a practicing litigator who is confident in depositions, hearings, motion practice, mediations, negotiations, trial preparation, and the courtroom.Independently manage an active litigation caseload from inception through resolution and trial Develop and execute case strategy, including discovery, depositions, dispositive motions, and trial preparationConduct and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, experts, and corporate representativesDraft and argue substantive motions and handle evidentiary hearingsAttend and actively participate in mediations and settlement negotiationsEvaluate liability, damages, exposure, and settlement strategyPrepare witnesses and clients for depositions and trialDevelop trial strategy, prepare exhibits, motions in limine, witness examinations, and other trial materialsServe as trial counsel, including first-chair responsibilities where appropriateMaintain direct and professional communication with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and the CourtEnsure all cases are aggressively and efficiently advanced toward resolution Required Qualifications Active member in good standing of The Florida BarMinimum five (5) years of substantive litigation experienceDemonstrated courtroom and contested-hearing experienceStrong deposition and motion-practice experienceExcellent legal research, writing, negotiation, and oral advocacy skillsAbility to independently analyze cases and make sound strategic decisionsAbility to manage a substantial caseload while meeting court-ordered and internal deadlinesFive or more years of civil litigation experienceFirst-chair jury or bench trial experienceExperience independently managing cases through the full litigation lifecycleExperience examining witnesses, presenting evidence, and arguing substantive matters before the CourtStrong record of resolving cases through both negotiated settlements and trialCivil litigation experience is strongly preferred; however, attorneys with significant criminal litigation and courtroom experience will be considered.