Civil Litigation Contract Attorney

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Civil Litigation Contract Attorney handling various civil matters for Mayersohn Law Group remotely. Requires 5+ years litigation expertise and occasional travel within South Florida.

Posted 7/15/2026contractFort Lauderdale • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $50 - $100 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in civil litigation, including drafting pleadings, conducting depositions, and strategic litigation planning. Proficient in legal research and case analysis, with strong communication and organizational skills to manage a remote workload effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Juris Doctor (JD)Active Member of the Florida BarCivil Litigation ExperienceLegal Research ProficiencyStrong Litigation Skills

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Hard Skills

Drafting PleadingsDiscovery RequestsDepositionsHearing PreparationCase AnalysisStrategic Litigation PlanningNegotiating SettlementsFactual InvestigationsMediation PreparationContract Disputes

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStrong OrganizationTime ManagementAttention to DetailProfessionalism

Certifications & Qualifications

Juris Doctor (JD)Active Member of the Florida Bar

Industry Keywords

Civil LitigationContract DisputesPartition ActionsConstructive TrustsCommercial LitigationCriminal Conduct LitigationBillable ExpectationsPerformance MetricsClient GoalsRemote Work Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Travel occasionally with the firm's common practice areas (Miami Dade, Broward, and/or Palm Beach counties)
Draft and revise pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and discovery responses
Conduct depositions, witness preparation, and factual investigations
Prepare for hearings, mediations, and trials
Develop strategic litigation plans tailored to client goals
Perform comprehensive legal research and case analysis
Negotiate settlements and communicate effectively with opposing counsel
Maintain accurate records, deadlines, and documentation in accordance with firm standards
Collaborate with staff, experts, and supervising attorneys as needed
Meet billable expectations and performance metrics consistently

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active member of the Florida Bar in good standing
Minimum of 5 years of civil litigation experience
Ability to travel occasionally within the firm's common practice areas (Miami Dade, Broward, and/or Palm Beach counties)
Demonstrated experience handling contract disputes, partition actions, constructive trusts, litigation related to criminal conduct, business conflicts, and commercial litigation
Strong litigation skills, including drafting, discovery, depositions, and hearing preparation
High proficiency in legal research, case evaluation, and strategic planning
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
Ability to manage a remote workload independently while maintaining professionalism and responsiveness

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work with flexible scheduling
Opportunity to support meaningful civil matters
Collaborative team environment with clear expectations and strong operational support
Exposure to sophisticated, high‑value cases