The Freelance Firm - Contract-based, Florida Commercial Litigation Attorney Opportunity – $100 per Hour

Thefreelancefirm; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 114,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

The Freelance Firm is seeking a Florida Commercial Litigation Attorney for contract-based work in Fort Lauderdale. The role covers litigation, research, drafting, and court appearances focused on judgments, domestication, and enforcement, with a strong emphasis on out-of-state judgments in Florida.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of commercial litigation experience, active Florida Bar status, and solid knowledge of Florida civil procedure.

Qualifications

• Active Florida Bar license required.
• Minimum 5 years of commercial litigation experience.
• Familiarity with Florida civil procedure and FEJFA/Rule 1.540 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review judgments and related court documents.
• Assist with domestication and enforcement of foreign judgments.
• Draft motions to vacate judgments and other litigation filings.
• Conduct legal research on Florida civil procedure and judgment enforcement.
• Prepare for and attend motion hearings and court appearances.
• Support litigation strategy and case preparation.

Skills

Litigation

Legal research

Drafting

Oral advocacy

Job description

The Freelance Firm - Contract-based, Florida Commercial Litigation Attorney Opportunity – $100 per Hour

Fort Lauderdale, United States | Posted on 10/12/2026

We are a national network of experienced, high-level, freelance attorneys and paralegals who provide on-demand support for both short-term and long-term legal projects for our client law firms.

Our client Florida Law Firm has an opportunity for a qualified, experienced, and reliable Florida Commercial Litigation Attorney to provide litigation, legal research, drafting, and court appearance support, particularly on matters involving judgments, domestication, and enforceability.

This is a contract-based opportunity involving commercial litigation matters, including disputes over the domestication and enforcement of out-of-state judgments in Florida.

Attorney Responsibilities

• Review and analyze judgments and related court documents
• Assist with matters involving domestication and enforcement of foreign judgments
• Draft motions to vacate judgments and other litigation documents
• Conduct legal research on Florida civil procedure and judgment enforcement
• Prepare for and attend motion hearings and court appearances
• Assist with litigation strategy and case preparation
• Provide additional commercial litigation support as needed

Attorney Requirements

• Must be actively licensed and in good standing with the Florida Bar
• Minimum of 5 years of commercial litigation experience
• Strong knowledge of Florida civil litigation procedures
• Experience with judgments, domestication, and enforceability is highly preferred
• Familiarity with Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.540 and the Florida Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act (FEFJA) is a plus
• Strong motion drafting and legal research skills
• Experience handling contested motion hearings
• Excellent oral advocacy and litigation skills
• Ability to independently manage assignments and meet deadlines
• Highly responsive, reliable, and proactive

Our Attorney pay rate starts at $100 per hour .

We welcome you to join our established network of legal professionals!

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