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Litigation Special Council- Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, or Tampa

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Tampa, FL

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SKILLS
Accredited Business Accountants (ABA), Analysis Skills, Attorney, Case Management, Channel Support, Construction, Construction Design, Insurance Claims, Legal, Legal Documents, Legal Research, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, People Management, Research Skills, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Tampa, FL
POSTED
11 days ago
Litigation Special Counsel
Locations: Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, or Tampa, Florida
A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a Litigation Special Counsel with 3 to 7 years of litigation experience to join its Construction Practice Group. This is a full time, non partner track position supporting a high volume practice focused on single family housing matters.This opportunity is ideal for an attorney who is confident managing cases independently and thrives in a fast paced litigation environment. Many matters proceed through arbitration rather than circuit court, requiring strong organizational skills, self motivation, and the ability to handle files autonomously.
Responsibilities:
  • Manage all phases of litigation from inception through resolution
  • Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents
  • Conduct legal research and prepare written advocacy materials
  • Handle and defend depositions
  • Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
  • Negotiate settlements and assist with dispute resolution strategy
  • Work closely with paralegals and litigation support staff

Qualifications:
  • 3 to 7 years of litigation experience required
  • Experience with insurance claims, construction defect, design defect, or related litigation strongly preferred
  • Prior mediation and arbitration experience preferred
  • Strong legal writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
  • Proven ability to manage a large caseload independently
  • Trial and deposition experience preferred
  • Strong organizational and time management skills required
  • Experience supervising support staff or paralegals is a plus
  • JD from an ABA approved law school required
  • Active membership and good standing with the Florida Bar required

Compensation:
  • Expected compensation starts around $140,000 and will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and overall fit.

Comprehensive benefits package includes:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Adoption assistance
  • Dependent backup care
Qualified candidates should submit:
  • Resume
  • Law school transcript
  • Writing sample
  • Cover letter including office preference


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