Litigation Attorney (Remote)

Stryker Corporation; New York (NY); Remote; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Long-term disability plan

Maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

A boutique litigation firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney to join their remote team focusing on personal injury law in South Florida. The role offers meaningful responsibilities including case management from inception to resolution, drafting legal documentation, and direct client interaction. Candidates need to be Florida-licensed with at least 5 years of experience in civil litigation. The position provides a competitive base salary starting at $170,000 and opportunities for bonuses, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Florida.
• At least 5 years in practice, 3 years in civil litigation.
• Strong ability to manage cases.

Responsibilities

• Handle cases from inception through resolution.
• Draft motions and argue cases.
• Work directly with clients and collaborate on strategy.

Skills

Research and writing skills

Professional judgment

Responsiveness

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate degree earned with honors

Law degree from a Top 50 law school

Job description

Litigation Attorney (Florida‑Licensed)

Remote | South Florida | Competitive Compensation + Bonus

We are a boutique, litigation‑focused personal injury law firm seeking an experienced litigation attorney to join our team. This role is ideal for a lawyer who is responsible, hardworking and cares about both work product and winning. We give responsibility over files, but with accountability and policies and procedures.

The Role

You will handle cases from inception through resolution with hands‑on responsibility (with oversight and assistance from other lawyers). These functions include the following:

• Investigate when a case comes in
• Create the game plan
• Draft the complaint
• Draft and pursue discovery
• Draft and argue motions
• Take depositions
• Work directly with clients
• Collaborate closely with partners on litigation strategy
• Participate in trials in both State and Federal courts.
• Communicate with our partners, clients, referring attorneys, defense counsel

This is a primarily remote position. Candidates must reside in South Florida and be available for occasional in‑person meetings, hearings, or proceedings. To stay aligned, our legal team meets daily via Zoom to coordinate priorities and workflow. We offer gradual and continuous training and mentoring through:

• Daily 8:30 a.m. firm Zoom meetings
• Practice and procedure modules
• Templates for written discovery and deposition questions
• Reading list of books and articles
• Video list from critical seminars and speakers
• Webinars
• Seminars

Who We’re Looking For

Required

• Licensed to practice law in Florida
• At least 5 years in practice, with a minimum of 3 years in civil litigation
• Strong research and writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage cases
• Professional judgment, responsiveness, and attention to detail

Academic Credentials

• Undergraduate degree earned with honors unless from a Top 75 University
• Law degree earned from a law school ranked in the Top 50 in the US
• Law degree earned with honors from a law school ranked in the Top 100
• Law degree earned with high honors from a law school not in the Top 100

Strongly Valued (but not required)

• Clerkship with a Federal Judge or Magistrate Judge
• Federal court experience
• Experience with complex civil litigation
• Significant motion practice and courtroom exposure
• Attorneys with experience at the U.S. Attorney’s Office or Federal Public Defender
• Litigators from boutique or high‑quality defense firms seeking more challenging cases
• Longevity (3+ years) in prior attorney positions

That said, there is no single “correct” background—we care about skill, judgment, and work ethic.

What This Role Offers

• Meaningful litigation responsibility (not just research or drafting)
• Primarily remote work
• Base salary $170,000+ (depending upon whether your qualifications meet or exceed the criteria described here)
• Performance‑based, discretionary bonus structure
• Opportunity for long‑term growth within the firm
• Collegial, fast‑paced professional environment focused on quality
  Benefits: Packages for lawyers are $12,686 to $23,524/year (health insurance, 401(k), long‑term disability plan (LTD), dues and subscriptions to The Florida Bar and other bar associations, seminars, webinars, maternity/paternity leave. Range depends on pension plan contributions and bar dues which depend on the number of years out of school and number of years with the firm and earnings.)