Remote Litigation Attorney (Florida) — MIA/FTL Coverage

City of Plant City; Florida; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Eilers, PLLC is seeking an Associate Attorney for a full-time remote role in its litigation department. You will provide legal advice, conduct research, draft and respond to discovery, take and defend depositions, and draft motions and other documents.

The ideal candidate will be admitted to the Florida Bar, have a JD, and at least three years of litigation experience, with strong writing and oral advocacy skills.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of Florida.
• Not less than three (3) years experience in litigation.
• Experience handling litigation independently from pre-suit negotiation through trial.
• Significant motion practice and advanced research and drafting abilities.
• Admission to federal courts in Southern and Middle District of Florida.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and remotely.
• Experience with contract drafting and negotiation.
• Knowledge of shipping and transportation law helpful, but not required for an experienced litigator who has handled other complex litigation.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and conduct legal research.
• Draft and respond to discovery, and draft and argue motions.
• Take and defend depositions, negotiate settlements.
• Draft legal documents and represent clients in court, mediation, and arbitration as needed.

Skills

Litigation

Legal research

Deposition

Motions

Contract drafting

Remote work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Smith Eilers, PLLC is seeking an Associate Attorney for a full-time remote role in its litigation department. You will provide legal advice, conduct research, draft and respond to discovery, take and defend depositions, and draft motions and other documents.

The ideal candidate will be admitted to the Florida Bar, have a JD, and at least three years of litigation experience, with strong writing and oral advocacy skills.