Senior Commercial Litigation Attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Commercial Litigation Attorney in Miami, FL. This role offers the opportunity to lead and expand the firm's litigation practice, working closely with the firm's leadership. The position provides autonomy and a supportive environment to focus on client relationships and practice growth.

Duties

• Serve as Practice Lead for the firm's commercial litigation group.
• Manage and expand an existing docket of complex commercial and business disputes.
• Act as primary strategist on litigation matters, including case assessment, pleadings, discovery, motion practice, settlement, trial preparation, and trial work.
• Collaborate closely with firm leadership on strategy, cross-practice referrals, staff, pricing, and growth planning.
• Mentor junior attorneys and legal support staff.
• Oversee client service, quality control, and risk management within the practice area.
• Contribute to business development efforts to expand both personal and firm-wide litigation footprint.

Requirements

• 8+ years of commercial litigation experience, ideally with first-chair or significant second-chair trial exposure.
• A portable book of business over $500,000.
• Proven ability to manage sophisticated litigation matters from intake to resolution.
• Strong leadership instincts and a desire to build and scale a practice.
• Ability and desire to develop new ongoing business to support a sustainable practice group workload.
• Collaborative mindset and experience working with firm leadership to shape initiatives and business planning.
• Excellent communication, client service, and relationship-building skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in the state of Florida.

Skills

• Strong strategic and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in managing complex litigation processes.
• Effective leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent negotiation and advocacy skills.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid holidays

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
801 Brickell Avenue, Suite 900
Miami
Florida
United States 33131
Phone : (305) 570-3575
Fax : (213) 895-7306