Litigation Defense Attorney

Jobot; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot partners with a national law firm to hire employment litigators across experience levels in Fort Lauderdale and other locations. The role focuses on defending employers in workplace disputes, with ownership of cases, direct client contact, and collaboration with senior litigators to grow your practice.

Active Florida or California admission is required, with 3–4+ years of employment or related litigation in Florida or 4+ years in other offices.

Qualifications

• Active California or Florida admission for the selected office.
• San Francisco: 4+ years of litigation experience; labor and employment, professional liability, and/or commercial litigation experience preferred.
• Florida: approximately 3–4+ years of litigation experience in employment, professional liability, and/or HOA matters.
• Strong writing, research, oral advocacy, organization, and independent case management skills.
• Legal malpractice, accounting malpractice, and other professional liability work are especially valued in San Francisco. Florida candidates should bring deposition, motion practice, and court appearance experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage defense litigation from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, substantive motions, and briefs.
• Take and defend depositions and participate in hearings, mediations, and other proceedings.
• Develop case strategy, prepare cases for trial, and provide timely client updates.
• Collaborate with partners and attorneys across practice groups.

Skills

Litigation

Client communication

Legal research

Job description

Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 per year

Our agency is partnering with a national law firm seeking employment litigators at several experience levels. Represent employers in workplace disputes while taking meaningful ownership of cases, working directly with clients, and developing your practice alongside experienced litigators.

Job Details

Base pay depends on experience, location, and job-related qualifications. Bonus eligibility and benefits are subject to the employer's applicable plans.

Base compensation: San Francisco: $150,000–$200,000—Florida compensation to be discussed.

Work arrangement: Office attendance requirements to be discussed for each location.

What you will do

• Manage defense litigation from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, substantive motions, and briefs.
• Take and defend depositions and participate in hearings, mediations, and other proceedings.
• Develop case strategy, prepare cases for trial, and provide timely client updates.
• Collaborate with partners and attorneys across practice groups.

What you bring

• Active California or Florida admission for the selected office.
• San Francisco: 4+ years of litigation experience; labor and employment, professional liability, and/or commercial litigation experience preferred.
• Florida: approximately 3–4+ years of litigation experience in employment, professional liability, and/or HOA matters.
• Strong writing, research, oral advocacy, organization, and independent case management skills.
• Legal malpractice, accounting malpractice, and other professional liability work are especially valued in San Francisco. Florida candidates should bring deposition, motion practice, and court appearance experience.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.