Senior Litigation Counsel (Palm Beach)

Date posted: October 1, 2026

Pay: $320,000.00 - $450,000.00 per year

Job description:

Pay: $320,000 – $435,000 per year (commensurate with experience)

Senior Counsel / Partner – Civil Litigation Attorney

Fast-Growing South Florida Trust & Estate Law Firm

We are a boutique Trusts & Estates law firm with offices in Palm Beach and Tequesta. We have grown steadily over the last several years and are on pace to double our practice over the next three years. We take pride in delivering exceptional legal work and genuine client service, backed by a team that is strong, caring, and committed to doing things right.

How to apply: Go to the Florida Bar website and find Marianne Moran's email. Send your resume and cover letter directly to her.

What We Are Looking For:

We are looking for a seasoned civil trial lawyer to lead litigation matters within our firm. This is not a mentored associate position. We need someone who has already put in the years in the courtroom. You should be ready to run cases as first chair, build client relationships, and help shape the direction of our litigation practice.

You do not need a probate or trust background. We will teach you the substantive trust and estate law. What we cannot teach is courtroom experience, and that is what we are hiring for.

Our Ideal Candidate

The right person walks in on day one and handles complex civil litigation independently, from the initial pleading through trial. They have taken hundreds of depositions and argued hundreds of hearings, and they are at home in front of a judge. They are a natural relationship-builder, a strong writer, and a clear communicator. They are the kind of attorney clients trust when their family is in conflict. They know how to lead a team of attorneys and paralegals and are invested in mentoring the next generation of litigators.

We are expanding our Palm Beach and Tequesta offices and are open to in-person, hybrid, or remote arrangements for the right candidate.

Must-Have Experience

• Active Florida Bar license in good standing

• At least 10 years of civil litigation experience in Florida (15 or more preferred)

• Proven track record as first chair, including trials taken through to verdict

• Hundreds of depositions taken and defended, including expert depositions

• Hundreds of hearings handled as first chair, including evidentiary hearings

• Mastery of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, including the 2025 amendments, and the Florida Evidence Code

• Strong motion practice and legal writing (summary judgment, injunctions, motions to compel, sanctions)

• Experience preparing for and leading mediations and negotiating settlements

• Working knowledge of proposals for settlement (§768.79), attorney's fees claims, and §57.105 sanctions

• Demonstrated ability to supervise and mentor associates, paralegals, and support staff

Preferred (Not Required)

• Florida Bar Board Certification in Civil Trial or Business Litigation

• Jury trial experience

• Experience in the Fifteenth (Palm Beach), Nineteenth (Martin), or Seventeenth (Broward) Judicial Circuits

• Experience with will contests, trust disputes, guardianship disputes, or other fiduciary litigation

• An existing book of business or referral network

Responsibilities

• Leading contested matters as first chair from intake through discovery, mediation, trial, and post-judgment

• Serving as the primary attorney of record and client contact on significant, high-stakes disputes

• Taking and defending depositions, and arguing motions and evidentiary hearings

• Developing case strategy and giving clients a clear, honest assessment of risk

• Preserving the record for appeal and coordinating with appellate counsel as needed

• Learning and growing the firm's fiduciary litigation practice: will and trust contests, undue influence and capacity claims, breach of fiduciary duty, and removal of trustees and personal representatives

• Supervising and directing associate attorneys, paralegals, and support staff on active cases

• Building and refining the firm's litigation procedures and systems

• Developing referral relationships with attorneys, financial advisors, CPAs, and bankers

• Playing an active role in the firm's business development and long-term growth

Compensation and Benefits

Our pay range reflects the level of experience we are seeking. It includes a strong base salary plus a bonus structure tied to output for those who are entrepreneurially inclined. This is a full-time, exempt position, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM or 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Days, hours, and remote work can be flexible for the right candidate.

Benefits from day one:

• Health insurance plan options

• Health care savings account with firm contributions

• Generous paid holiday schedule and bonus paid time off opportunities

• Paid time off that increases with tenure

• Annual Bar dues paid by the firm

• Continuing legal education paid by the firm

Additional benefits after one year:

• 401(k) with firm contribution

• Profit sharing opportunities

If you have put in the years in the courtroom, love to try cases, and want a home where you can lead, grow, and make a difference for families going through some of the hardest moments of their lives, this is the right place.

How to apply: Go to the Florida Bar website and find Marianne Moran's email. Send your resume, cover letter, and a short summary of your trial history: the number of trials taken to verdict as first chair, plus approximate deposition and hearing counts.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Palm Beach / Tequesta, FL

Moran & Associates is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health insurance

• Health savings account

• Paid time off

• Professional development assistance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Palm Beach, FL 33480