Litigation Attorney

gpac; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-office position

Growth opportunities

Collaborative legal team

Job summary

Palm Beach Law Firm is seeking a Litigation Attorney in Palm Beach, FL to join a sophisticated Trust & Estate Litigation practice. The role focuses on active courtroom work, depositions, and client-centered litigation strategies.

The ideal candidate will be a motivated litigator with experience in depositions, hearings, and discovery, and a strong ability to collaborate with clients and counsel. This is an in-office, growth-oriented opportunity in Palm Beach.

Qualifications

• Motivated litigator with a desire to be in the courtroom and handle cases.
• Experience taking depositions, arguing hearings, and managing discovery.
• Strong communication with clients, opposing counsel, and the court.

Responsibilities

• Take an active role in depositions, mediations, hearings, and motion practice.
• Manage litigation matters and take ownership of cases from discovery through resolution.
• Work directly with clients and attorneys to develop effective litigation strategies.
• Handle and navigate the discovery process, including document requests, interrogatories, and depositions.
• Develop expertise in Trust & Estate Litigation, including contested probate, trust, and guardianship matters.

Skills

Litigation

Court appearances

Communication skills

Independent worker

Job description

Litigation Attorney | Palm Beach, FL

A highly respected law firm in Palm Beach is seeking a motivated Litigation Attorney to join its Trust & Estate Litigation practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants to be a frontline litigator, regularly appear in court, and develop expertise in a sophisticated area of litigation.

What You'll Do

• Take an active role in depositions, mediations, hearings, and motion practice
• Manage litigation matters and take ownership of cases from discovery through resolution
• Work directly with clients and attorneys to develop effective litigation strategies
• Handle and navigate the discovery process, including document requests, interrogatories, and depositions
• Develop expertise in Trust & Estate Litigation, including contested probate, trust, and guardianship matters

What We're Looking For

• Motivated litigator who genuinely wants to be in the courtroom and handle cases
• Experience taking depositions, arguing hearings, and managing discovery
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with clients, opposing counsel, and the court
• Ability to work independently while also being a strong team player
• Willingness and enthusiasm to learn a new substantive area of law
• Prior experience with a State Attorney's Office or Public Defender's Office is a plus

What You'll Get

• Opportunity to develop a specialized Trust & Estate Litigation practice
• Significant courtroom and client-facing responsibility
• Collaborative, experienced legal team
• 1,800 billable hour requirement
• In-office position in Palm Beach
• Long-term opportunity for growth and advancement

If you're a confident litigator who wants to take the lead on cases and build expertise in Trust & Estate Litigation, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.