Civil Litigation Attorney

Berlin Patten Ebling; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Generous PTO

CLE fully covered

Annual all-expenses-paid firm trip

Work-life balance commitment

Job summary

Berlin Patten Ebling in Tampa, Florida, is building its litigation team and seeks an attorney with over 5 years of experience in civil litigation. This role offers competitive compensation of $150K–$200K and hands-on courtroom experience. You will manage your cases with autonomy and collaborate closely with a supportive team.

The ideal candidate is an active Florida Bar member with a strong analytical capability, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage competing deadlines. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Active Florida Bar member with 5+ years of Florida civil litigation experience.
• Experience managing civil litigation matters from inception to resolution.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and communicate clearly with clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation matters from start to finish.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Appear in court and mediations regularly.

Skills

Florida Bar membership

Civil litigation experience

Strong writing skills

Analytical thinking

Client communication

Time management

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Build a litigation practice at a firm that genuinely values quality over quantity — and pays like it.

We're building out our litigation team with real estate and commercial cases that matter, and we're compensating at the top of the Florida market to attract attorneys who want to do serious work without being a billable‑hour machine. You'll get hands‑on courtroom experience, diverse casework, and the infrastructure to do the work well.

What you’ll do

Manage civil litigation matters from inception through resolution. Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and substantive correspondence. Appear in court, mediations, hearings, and depositions — early and often. Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff across our multi‑office network. Communicate clearly and directly with clients, opposing counsel, and the court. You’ll own your cases with real autonomy, supported by a team that has your back.

What we’re looking for

You're an active Florida Bar member with 5+ years of Florida civil litigation experience — including real courtroom time. You're a strong writer and analytical thinker who can manage competing deadlines without supervision. You communicate clearly with clients and hold your own against opposing counsel. You're client‑focused, team‑oriented, and ready to take on cases rather than shadow them. JD from an accredited law school is required.

What we offer

• $150K–$200K base — top of Florida civil litigation market — plus bonus potential
• Health insurance, retirement plan, and generous PTO
• CLE fully covered
• Annual all‑expenses‑paid firm trip (post‑eligibility)
• A collaborative, multi‑office Florida firm with a genuine commitment to work‑life balance
• Quality‑over‑quantity caseload — not a volume‑based billable mill

Ready to apply?

Send your resume and a brief note about a case or motion you’re proud of handling to [e-mail]. We review applications on a rolling basis and aim to respond within a week.