Litigation Special Counsel - Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, or Tampa

Overview

Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking an attorney with 3 to 7 years of litigation experience to join the Litigation Department in our Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, or Tampa office as Special Counsel. This is a full-time, non-partner track position supporting our Construction Practice Group. Attorneys in these positions are responsible for a high volume of matters and must be confident in their autonomy. Many of the cases proceed in arbitration rather than in circuit court, so the positions require individuals who are self-motivated and stay focused in the office setting.

Responsibilities

• Very strong legal research and writing skills; conduct discovery, draft motions, and argue one or more motions in court.
• Some deposition experience and some trial experience.
• Experience in mediation, arbitration, and litigation of insurance claims, construction and design defect claims, and related matters is strongly preferred.
• Proven track record in settling cases.
• Strong organizational and time management skills are required.
• Prior experience managing a team of paralegals and support staff is beneficial.
• Support the Construction Practice Group in a high-volume, autonomous role, with cases that often proceed in arbitration.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-approved law school; in good standing and an active member of the Florida Bar.
• Timely admission to the Florida Bar will be a condition of employment.
• A minimum of 3 to 7 years of litigation experience.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to conduct legal research effectively.
• Experience in mediation, arbitration, and litigation of insurance claims, construction and design defect claims is strongly preferred.

Application Details

• Interested applicants should submit a resume, law school transcript, writing sample, and a cover letter noting office preference.
• Current judicial clerks should apply directly and may not be submitted by a legal recruiter.

Compensation & Benefits

In support of transparency and equity in the workplace, Foley provides salary ranges for all positions. The expected salary for this position is $140,000. Actual pay will be determined based on education, experience, internal pay equity at Foley, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Foley offers a comprehensive benefit program which currently includes Medical, Dental and Vision insurance; 401(k) Retirement; Disability and Life insurance; Adoption Assistance; Backup Care for Dependents.

Equal Opportunity

Foley & Lardner LLP is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled.