Litigation Attorney at Prime Headhunting & Recruiting, Inc. in Florida, Florida, United States

Job description

• A highly regarded boutique litigation law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney to join its growing team. This opportunity is ideal for a lawyer who wants substantial responsibility, meaningful courtroom exposure, and long-term professional growth within a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• This position offers the opportunity to manage cases from inception through resolution while working closely with experienced trial attorneys.

Responsibilities

• The selected attorney will handle matters from intake through resolution, including:
• Investigating new cases
• Drafting complaints and pleadings
• Managing and pursuing discovery
• Drafting and arguing motions
• Taking and defending depositions
• Communicating with clients and opposing counsel
• Developing litigation strategy with senior attorneys
• Collaborating with team members on case progression
• This is a primarily remote position, though candidates must reside in South Florida and be available for occasional in-person hearings, proceedings, or meetings. The legal team collaborates regularly to coordinate case strategy and workflow.

Requirements

• Required
• Licensed to practice law in Florida
• Minimum 5 years of legal practice with at least 3 years in civil litigation
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage cases independently
• Excellent professional judgment and attention to detail
• Undergraduate degree earned with honors, and
• Law degree from a Top 50 law school, OR
• Law degree with honors from a Top 100 law school, OR
• Law degree earned with high honors from another accredited law school
• Federal clerkship experience
• Federal court litigation experience
• Complex civil litigation matters
• Significant motion practice and courtroom exposure
• Prior experience with the U.S. Attorneys Office or Federal Public Defender
• Experience at boutique or high-quality litigation firms
• Demonstrated longevity in prior attorney roles

Skills

Required

• Licensed to practice law in Florida
• Ability to manage cases independently

Preferred

• Federal clerkship experience
• Federal court litigation experience
• Complex civil litigation matters

Benefits

• Base salary starting at $170,000+ depending on experience
• Performance-based bonus structure
• Meaningful litigation responsibility
• Primarily remote work environment
• Strong mentorship and professional development
• Comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, retirement plan options, professional dues, and continuing education support