Civil Litigation Attorney at Orion Placement in Orlando, Florida, United States

Job description

• Join a respected Orlando law practice with a strong reputation for advocacy and client service.
• Take ownership of sophisticated civil, corporate, and commercial litigation matters from intake through resolution.
• Gain meaningful courtroom and trial exposure across state and federal courts.
• Work with an experienced legal team while having the autonomy to manage your own caseload.
• Build your practice and professional reputation with the opportunity to develop an existing or future book of business.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid time off.
• Location: This is a full-time, on-site opportunity based in Orlando, FL. While our team primarily works from the office, we understand that occasional work from home may be necessary when circumstances require it.
• Note: Must be Florida-barred and have 5+ years of experience as a civil trial attorney, with substantial business, corporate, or commercial litigation experience and demonstrated courtroom experience in state and/or federal court.
• You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on clients while handling challenging litigation matters with significant autonomy. We value attorneys who take ownership, think strategically, and want to grow professionally. Our supportive team environment, strong legal platform, and commitment to high-quality advocacy provide a great foundation for long-term career growth.
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Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of civil, corporate, and commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Represent clients in state and federal courts, hearings, depositions, mediations, and other proceedings.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Conduct sophisticated legal research and apply statutes, regulations, case law, and legal precedent to active matters.
• Develop and execute effective litigation strategies tailored to each client's objectives.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and relevant agencies throughout the litigation process.
• Independently manage deadlines, case strategy, workload, and required billable hours.
• Identify opportunities to grow client relationships and develop a book of business.

Requirements

• Florida Bar admission in good standing.
• 5+ years of civil trial attorney experience.
• Strong business, corporate, or commercial litigation background.
• Demonstrated courtroom and litigation experience.
• Experience handling matters in both state and federal court strongly preferred.
• Excellent legal research, writing, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage a full caseload and prioritize competing deadlines.
• Strong organizational and computer skills.
• Self-starter with sound judgment and a client-focused approach.
• Existing book of business is preferred, but not required.

Skills

Preferred

• Existing book of business

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance