Civil Litigation Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Generous PTO

CLE coverage

Firm trip

Work-life balance

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Florida seeks a Civil Litigation Attorney to join their Sarasota team. The role handles significant real estate and commercial matters, offering hands-on courtroom experience. Ideal candidates have 2+ years’ civil litigation, JD from an accredited law school, and active Florida Bar status.

This position emphasizes strong writing, client service, and collaborative, firm-wide teamwork. Growing practice with a boutique or mid-size firm background is a plus; health insurance

Qualifications

• Active Florida Bar membership with 2+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong writing and analytical skills with deadline management.
• Effective communication with clients and opposing counsel.
• Client-focused and team-oriented with proactive case management.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and substantive correspondence.
• Appear in court, mediations, hearings, and depositions frequently.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff across offices.
• Communicate clearly with clients, opposing counsel, and the court.

Skills

Civil litigation

Trial experience

Deposition experience

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Civil Litigation Attorney in Florida to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to manage significant real estate and commercial cases, providing hands-on courtroom experience and diverse casework.

Duties

• Manage civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and substantive correspondence.
• Appear in court, mediations, hearings, and depositions frequently.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff across multiple offices.
• Communicate clearly and directly with clients, opposing counsel, and the court.

Requirements

• Active Florida Bar membership with 2+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong writing and analytical skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Effective communication skills with clients and opposing counsel.
• Client-focused and team-oriented with a proactive approach to case management.

Education

• JD from an accredited law school required.

Certifications

• Active membership in the Florida Bar.

Skills

• Real estate or commercial litigation experience preferred.
• First- or second-chair trial experience is advantageous.
• Deposition experience beyond 30(b)(6) basics is a plus.

Background

• Background in boutique or mid-size firm is beneficial.

Benefits

• Health insurance, retirement plan, and generous PTO.
• Continuing Legal Education (CLE) fully covered.
• Annual all-expenses-paid firm trip (post-eligibility).
Collaborative work environment with a commitment to work-life balance.
• Quality-over-quantity caseload.