Commercial Litigation Trial Attorney, Florida

Jobot; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Commercial Litigation Trial Attorney to join our Fort Lauderdale team. The role focuses on trying commercial cases in state and federal court, handling all phases of litigation from inception through post-trial, and mentoring junior lawyers in courtroom advocacy.

The ideal candidate holds a JD and active Florida Bar membership, with demonstrated first-chair trial experience. Commercial litigation background is preferred, with openness to related backgrounds.

Qualifications

• JD and active Florida Bar membership in good standing.
• Demonstrated first-chair trial experience (required).
• Commercial litigation background preferred; insurance defense backgrounds considered.
• Strong courtroom presence, persuasive writing, and ability to run cases independently.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first chair at trial in state and federal court
• Manage litigation from case assessment through discovery, dispositive motions, trial, and post-trial
• Take and defend depositions, argue motions, and handle evidentiary hearings
• Develop trial strategy and advise clients on litigation risk and resolution
• Mentor junior attorneys on trial preparation and courtroom advocacy

Skills

First-chair trial experience

Education

JD and Florida Bar

Job description

Commercial Litigation Trial Attorney, Florida

$250000 - $300000 per year | Fort Lauderdale, FL | On-site | Permanent

Tried Cases? We Want You in the First Chair. Commercial Trial Attorney, Florida.

A bit about us:

Our client is a national, full-service business law firm with offices across the country, including a growing presence in Florida. It represents businesses, owners, and executives in high-stakes disputes, and its litigators are known for preparing every case as if it’s going to trial. The Firm is adding a proven trial lawyer to strengthen its Florida commercial litigation practice.

Why join us?

• Trial work. This role is built around a lawyer who wants to be in the courtroom trying cases.
• Open to varied backgrounds. Commercial litigation experience is preferred, but insurance defense attorneys, prosecutors, and public defenders with first-chair experience are encouraged to apply.
• A move to business disputes. It’s a strong opportunity for an experienced trial lawyer from government or insurance defense who wants to step into sophisticated commercial work.
• National platform, local impact. You’ll have the resources of a national firm and the autonomy of a close-knit Florida team.
• An entrepreneurial culture that rewards attorneys who take ownership of their cases and their clients.

Job Details

Responsibilities:

• Serve as first chair at trial in state and federal court
• Manage litigation from case assessment through discovery, dispositive motions, trial, and post-trial
• Take and defend depositions, argue motions, and handle evidentiary hearings
• Develop trial strategy and advise clients on litigation risk and resolution
• Mentor junior attorneys on trial preparation and courtroom advocacy

Qualifications:

• JD and active Florida Bar membership in good standing
• Demonstrated first-chair trial experience (required), from private practice, a prosecutor’s office, or a public defender’s office
• Commercial litigation background preferred; insurance defense backgrounds considered
• Strong courtroom presence, persuasive writing, and the ability to run cases independently

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