Position Overview
Seeking an experienced litigator licensed to practice law in the state of Florida
Position Information
- Job Title: Senior Commercial Litigator (Federal Practice)
- Location: Remote (Chicago-based firm with national practice)
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Work Schedule: Standard business hours with flexibility; travel required as needed for hearings, depositions, mediations, and proceedings
Role Responsibilities
Primary Duties
- Independently manage complex commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution
- Handle breach of contract, civil fraud, and other sophisticated business disputes across multiple jurisdictions
- Lead litigation strategy, motion practice, discovery, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation
- Coordinate with clients, co-counsel, and local counsel for pro hac vice admissions when necessary
- Draft and argue substantive motions in federal court
- Maintain strong client communication and responsiveness throughout all stages of litigation
- Play a central role in case strategy and client relationship management
Typical Day
- Managing active litigation matters and case strategy
- Drafting motions, pleadings, and legal memoranda
- Conducting and defending depositions
- Participating in client calls and case status meetings
- Coordinating with co-counsel and local counsel in various jurisdictions
- Preparing for hearings, mediations, and trial proceedings
- Reviewing discovery and developing litigation tactics
Supervisory Responsibilities
- No direct supervisory responsibilities initially, though mentoring junior attorneys or coordinating with litigation support staff may occur as needed
Qualifications & Experience
Required Experience
- Approximately 10+ years of commercial litigation experience
- Significant federal court litigation experience, including motion practice and case management
- Demonstrated ability to independently run and manage litigation matters
- Strong experience handling complex business disputes
- Excellent legal writing, analytical, and strategic thinking skills
- Proven professionalism, reliability, and responsiveness
- Ability to work effectively in a remote, self-directed environment
- Must be licensed and in good standing with the Florida Bar.
- An active Florida Bar license is required.
- Candidates must be admitted to practice law in the state of Florida.
Preferred Experience
- Experience with general commercial or transactional matters
- Portable book of business preferred but not required
- Multi-jurisdictional litigation experience strongly preferred
Certifications/Licenses
- An active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction is required
- Ability to obtain pro hac vice admissions as needed
Technical Skills
- Federal court filing systems (CM/ECF)
- Legal research platforms such as Westlaw and LexisNexis
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Virtual communication and remote collaboration tools
- Strong drafting and document management capabilities
Compensation & Benefits
Pay Range
- Base salary starting at $200,000 annually
Bonus/Commission
- Performance bonus opportunity up to $40,000 annually
- Additional compensation flexibility for candidates with a portable book of business
Benefits Offered
- Remote work flexibility
- Sophisticated litigation platform without large-firm bureaucracy
- Opportunity for autonomy and ownership of matters
- Direct involvement in litigation strategy and client relationships
- High-level, substantive commercial litigation practice
Candidate Profile
Key Traits
- Self-starter with strong initiative
- Strategic thinker with excellent judgment
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Responsive and client-focused
- Comfortable operating independently in a remote environment
- Professional demeanor and strong communication skills
Preferred Backgrounds
- Commercial litigation boutique firms
- Business litigation practice groups
- Mid-size or large law firm litigation experience
- Attorneys seeking autonomy and substantive case responsibility
Must-have vs Nice-to-have
Must-Have:
- 10+ years of commercial litigation experience
- Federal court experience
- Independent case management capability
- Strong motion practice and litigation strategy experience
- Excellent legal writing and analytical skills
Nice-to-Have:
- Portable book of business
- Transactional or general commercial experience
- Multi-jurisdictional litigation background
- Trial experience
