Contract Attorney

Legal Search Solutions, Inc.; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Legal Search Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced Contract Attorney for its West Palm Beach office. This full-time on-site position focuses on personal injury litigation, with immediate start and a contract lasting several months.

Responsibilities include managing cases through trial, taking and defending depositions, drafting pleadings, preparing witnesses, and negotiating settlements, with compensation based on experience.

Qualifications

• Active Florida Bar membership in good standing.
• Minimum 3+ years of personal injury litigation experience.
• Prior trial experience strongly preferred.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.
• Strong legal writing, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Available to start immediately.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury cases from litigation through trial
• Handle court appearances, hearings, mediations, and depositions
• Conduct case evaluations and develop litigation strategies
• Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal filings
• Prepare witnesses, experts, and clients for deposition and trial
• Attend trial calendars and assist with all phases of trial preparation
• Negotiate settlements and participate in mediation conferences
• Collaborate closely with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff

Skills

Personal injury litigation

Trial experience

Caseload management

Legal writing

Negotiation

Deposition experience

Oral advocacy

Communication skills

Job description

Job Description Job Description

Contract Attorney

Personal Injury Litigation

Full-Time, 2+ months Contract Position

On-Site in West Palm Beach, Florida A well-established boutique law firm in West Palm Beach is seeking an experienced Trial Attorney with a strong background in personal injury litigation to join its team on a full-time contract basis. This assignment is expected to begin immediately and continue for at least 2 months.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury cases from litigation through trial
• Handle court appearances, hearings, mediations, and depositions
• Conduct case evaluations and develop litigation strategies
• Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal filings
• Prepare witnesses, experts, and clients for deposition and trial
• Attend trial calendars and assist with all phases of trial preparation
• Negotiate settlements and participate in mediation conferences
• Collaborate closely with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff

Qualifications

• Active membership in the Florida Bar in good standing
• Minimum 3+ years of personal injury litigation experience
• Prior trial experience strongly preferred
• Experience taking and defending depositions
• Strong legal writing, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy skills
• Ability to independently manage a caseload with minimal supervision
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Available to start immediately

Position Details

• Full-time contract assignment
• On-site in West Palm Beach, Florida
• Immediate start
• Assignment expected to last several months
• Competitive hourly rate based on experience