Contract Commercial Litigation Attorney
Jimerson Birr
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Florida • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Represent clients in all phases of commercial litigation, including pre-trial, trial, and appellate proceedings.
- Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.
- Develop case strategies and advise clients on litigation risks and opportunities.
- Take and defend depositions, appear in court for hearings and trials, and negotiate settlements.
- Collaborate with internal teams and clients to ensure effective case management.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of laws and regulations affecting commercial litigation.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Active Florida Bar membership.
- 3+ years of litigation experience.
- Proven ability to manage complex litigation cases from inception to resolution.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and contribute to collaborative case strategies.
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Excellent courtroom advocacy and negotiation abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines efficiently.
- Strong client service orientation and business acumen.
- Ability to work a minimum of 15 hours per week.
Benefits
- Join a dynamic team that values professional growth and excellence in legal service. We offer competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment dedicated to fostering your success.
- We’ve found that the key to doing great work is to love what you do and respect who you do it with. To continue reading about our firm, visit our website Jimerson Birr.
- Our atmosphere and award-winning firm culture is collegial and professional, and our shared commitment to professional development is superior to our contemporaries. Learn more about our firm culture here: JB Firm Culture: JB FOR ME.
- You’ll get a Challenging Opportunity with a Company that Cares About Its Most Valuable Asset: YOU! At Jimerson Birr, we pride ourselves on our people and their collective achievements. Besides our list of legal industry honors, in 2021 and for the seventh consecutive year, the firm was named one of Florida’s “Best Companies to Work For” by Florida Trend Magazine. In recent years, the firm was also distinguished as one of the “Best Places to Work” by the Jacksonville Business Journal and five times as one of the “50 Fastest Growing Companies.” Opportunities abound for those who can meet and exceed the expectations set for our team. Jimerson Birr is comprised of high-performing and professionally fulfilled people. We believe that a positive attitude, personal accountability, and a commitment to quality work will put a talented person on a fast track for success. Our atmosphere and award-winning firm culture are collegial and professional, and our shared commitment to professional development is superior to our contemporaries.
- Our core values are simple: Commitment to service; Commitment to quality; Commitment to results.
- Jimerson Birr is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, gender identity and marital status.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
legal researchdrafting pleadingsdrafting motionsdiscovery responsescase strategy developmentdepositionscourtroom advocacynegotiationlitigation managementanalytical skills
Soft skills
team collaborationclient service orientationbusiness acumentime managementcommunication skills
Certifications
Juris Doctor (J.D.)Florida Bar membership