Senior Counsel

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

📋 Description

• Manage complex, high-stakes litigation cases, encompassing trucking and motor vehicle incidents, premises liability, surgical and medical-related issues, as well as other intricate liability matters.

• Create persuasive case narratives.

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

• Oversee comprehensive case responsibilities, including discovery and preparation for trial.

• Collaborate closely with Holly Howanitz and Stefani Cogsdale on case strategy, motion practices, discovery, depositions, trial preparation, and trial proceedings.

• Maintain regular communication with clients.

• Build and nurture relationships with current and prospective clients.

• Offer guidance and leadership to junior attorneys.

• Work together with attorneys of varying experience levels.

• Take responsibility for cases while working autonomously, receiving mentorship and constructive feedback.

⛳️ Requirements

• A valid Florida Bar license is mandatory.

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Must hold a license in your respective state.

• At least 8 years of robust litigation experience, particularly in litigation support, depositions, and trial preparation.

• Capability to manage comprehensive case responsibilities, including all aspects of discovery and trial.

• Preferred experience with insurance defense cases.

• Familiarity with time management systems.

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Ability to think independently and act with minimal oversight.

• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication abilities.

• Professional appearance and demeanor.

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

• Trial experience is highly regarded.

• Law Review participation or demonstrated outstanding legal research and writing skills is especially desirable.

🏝️ Benefits

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

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

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

• Assistance for student loan repayments or a 529 college savings plan ($100–$200/month) for full-time attorneys after one year with the firm.

• Paid parental leave at base salary.

• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60.

• Access to an Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate.

• Comprehensive in-house training and opportunities for leadership development.

• CLE programs provided by the firm along with paid bar license renewal fees.

• Flexible vacation policy for attorneys.

• Clearly defined pathway to partnership.

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

• Firm-wide charitable giving initiatives.

• A variety of social and off-site events each year.

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