Senior Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida.

📋 Description

• Create engaging case themes.

• Manage court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials independently.

• Oversee complex, high-stakes litigation cases, including trucking and motor vehicle incidents, premises liability, surgical and medical-related issues, and other intricate liability matters.

• Handle all aspects of discovery and trial preparation.

• Work alongside Holly Howanitz and Stefani Cogsdale on case strategy, motion practice, discovery, depositions, trial preparation, and trials.

• Maintain regular communication with clients.

• Build and nurture relationships with current and prospective clients.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior attorneys.

• Take full responsibility for cases and progress assignments independently.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must possess an active Florida Bar license.

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited institution.

• Must be licensed to practice in your state.

• A minimum of 8 years of substantial litigation experience, particularly in litigation support, deposition, and trial preparation.

• Capability to manage complete case handling duties, including all aspects of discovery and trial.

• Preferred experience in handling insurance defense cases.

• Familiarity with time management systems.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Ability to think and operate independently with minimal oversight.

• Exceptional listening, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Professional appearance and conduct.

• Strong skills in legal writing, substantive motion practice, and discovery.

• Trial experience is highly regarded.

• Law Review experience or demonstrated excellence in legal research and writing is particularly appealing.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual billable hours bonus starting at $10,000, with an additional $7,500 for each subsequent tier.

• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life insurance coverage, with options available at no cost to employees.

• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the following 4–5%.

• Assistance with student loan repayment or a 529 college savings plan of $100–$200/month for full-time attorneys after one year of service.

• Paid parental leave at base salary.

• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60.

• Employee Assistance Program offered through HealthAdvocate.

• Extensive in-house training and leadership development opportunities.

• Firm-sponsored CLE programs and reimbursement for bar license renewal fees.

• Flexible vacation policy for attorneys.

• Clear pathway to partnership.

• Internal diversity and inclusion initiatives, including the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative.

• Firm-wide charitable giving program.

• Numerous social and off-site events held each year.

• Flexible Work Model: options for remote, hybrid, or onsite work available.