Litigation Attorney (Remote)

McPhail Sanchez, LLC; Tampa (FL); Remote; USD 153,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Long-term disability plan

Maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

McPhail Sanchez, LLC, a boutique litigation law firm in Tampa, is seeking a Litigation Attorney licensed in Florida. The role is primarily remote, focusing on significant litigation responsibilities. Candidates should have at least 5 years of legal experience, including a minimum of 3 years in civil litigation. The ideal applicant will possess strong research skills and professional judgment. Competitive salary starting at $170,000, with a performance-based bonus structure. Comprehensive benefits package included.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Florida.
• At least 5 years in practice with a minimum of 3 years in civil litigation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cases.

Responsibilities

• Handle cases from inception through resolution.
• Draft and pursue discovery.
• Communicate with partners, clients, and counsel.

Skills

Strong research and writing skills

Professional judgment

Attention to detail

Ability to manage cases

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 partners, clients, referring attorneys, and 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

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, 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.)