Litigation Special Counsel OOJ - 32254

Job Description

A Litigation Special Counsel lawyer is a highly specialized lawyer within a law firm or company legal department who focuses on complex and high-stakes litigation matters, utilizing their deep expertise in a specific legal area to represent clients in court, conduct legal research, draft motions, and develop strategic litigation plans, often handling cases with significant financial or reputational implications for the client; essentially acting as a lead attorney on complex legal disputes requiring in-depth knowledge and experience in a particular legal field.

Litigation Special Counsel 

Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, Tallahassee, or Tampa

Summary:

• Client is seeking an associate with 2-4 years of business litigation experience to join the Business Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice Group in our Orlando office.
• Ideal candidate must be a persuasive legal writer and oral advocate and will have substantial experience with complex business litigation matters in state and federal courts, including conducting and managing written and document discovery, researching and drafting pleadings, motions and other court filings, conducting/defending depositions, preparing witnesses for testimony, appearing for status conferences, and arguing motions in both state and federal court.
• Participation in settlement conferences and negotiations and experience with trial preparation is preferred.
• Qualified candidate must have a positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, an exceptional work ethic, and must be comfortable having direct interaction with partners and clients.

Qualifications

• We are seeking a well-rounded, dynamic, highly motivated lawyer, who has demonstrated an ability to thrive in a sophisticated practice in a busy, collaborative environment, to assist with advancing the long-term strategic objectives of our Litigation Department.
• We value collegiality, creativity, and intellectual curiosity among our lawyers and seek to make the practice both professionally and personally rewarding.
• To be considered, a candidate must hold a JD from an ABA-approved law school and must be in good standing and an active member of the Florida Bar.

Why is This a Great Opportunity

• Interested applicants should submit resume, law school transcript, and writing sample.
• The expected salary range for this position is between $240,000 - $310,000.
• Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
• Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without consideration to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status or medical condition. For applicants applying to our California offices, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to local ordinances.

OOJ - 32254