Litigation Attorney (Non-Partnership Track)

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Counsel is seeking a Litigation Attorney (Non-Partnership Track) to join a highly respected global law firm.

Location: Miami, FL

Practice Area: Litigation

Overview:
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced litigation attorney to join a sophisticated litigation practice within a leading international law firm. The role is ideal for a candidate seeking high-level litigation work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment while working on a non-partnership track with meaningful client exposure and substantive responsibility.

Position Overview:
The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of litigation experience handling matters in both state and federal courts. The practice includes complex commercial litigation with desired exposure to healthcare and/or ERISA-related matters. Candidates with strong case management skills, deposition experience, and motion practice expertise will be well-positioned for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and support litigation matters in state and federal courts
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related filings
• Take and defend depositions
• Handle discovery disputes and oversee day-to-day case management
• Participate in hearings, client meetings, settlement discussions, and litigation strategy development
• Collaborate closely with partners, associates, and clients on active matters
• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to a collegial team environment

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years of litigation experience
• Strong experience with pleadings, motion practice, depositions, and discovery management
• Experience with healthcare litigation and/or ERISA matters preferred
• Prior judicial clerkship experience is a plus
• Excellent writing, analytical, and strategic thinking skills
• Strong interpersonal and client management abilities
• JD from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with the Florida Bar required

Work Environment:

• Hybrid work arrangement with regular in-office presence in Miami
• Fast-paced, collaborative, and team-oriented practice environment

This opportunity offers sophisticated litigation work, substantial responsibility, and the ability to work alongside highly regarded practitioners within a nationally recognized litigation platform.