Commercial Litigation Attorney

Cole, Scott & Kissane; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly revenue-based bonus

End-of-year bonus

Full benefits package

401(k) with employer matching

20 days PTO

Parental Leave

Professional development (CSK Learning

In-Office Lunch & Learns

Diverse, inclusive, team-oriented work

Job summary

Cole Scott & Kissane in Fort Lauderdale seeks a Commercial Litigation Attorney to handle complex disputes, depose witnesses, draft motions, and argue in court.

The ideal candidate is a Florida Bar licensed attorney with 2–5 years of litigation experience, strong writing skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Florida and in good standing.
• 2–5 years of litigation experience, preferably in commercial litigation, professional liability, or employment law.
• Strong academic credentials with excellent research and writing ability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Practice commercial litigation, professional liability, and employment law.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft and argue dispositive motions.
• Attend hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Perform legal research and analyze case law.
• Prepare pleadings and correspondence.
• Communicate with clients, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel.
• Provide exemplary legal counsel to clients.

Skills

Litigation experience (2-5 years)

Research and writing skills

Independent and teamwork

Education

Florida Bar license

Strong academic credentials

Job description

Cole Scott & Kissane seeks a Commercial Litigation Attorney.

Responsibilities

• Practice commercial litigation, professional liability, and employment law
• Take and defend depositions
• Draft and argue dispositive motions
• Attend hearings, mediations, and trials
• Perform legal research and provide analysis of case law
• Prepare pleadings and correspondence
• Communicate with clients, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel
• Provide exemplary legal counsel to clients

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed member of the Florida Bar
• Must have 2-5 years of litigation experience, preferably in commercial litigation, professional liability, and/or employment law
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent research and writing skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation, with Monthly Revenue-Based Bonus potential for associates, and End-of-Year Bonus
• Full Benefits Package, with choices from among several Health, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance Plans
• 401(k) with Employer Matching
• 20 days of Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Professional Development with our "CSK Learning Series" and In-Office Lunch and Learns
• Diverse, Inclusive, Supportive, and Team-Oriented Work Environment