Civil Litigation Attorney — Sarasota, FL

Berlin Patten Ebling • Sarasota, FL

24d • Onsite

About The Position

Build a litigation practice at a firm that genuinely values quality over quantity and pays like it. We're building out our litigation team with real estate and commercial cases that matter, and we're compensating at the top of the Florida market to attract attorneys who want to do serious work without being a billable-hour machine. You'll get hands-on courtroom experience, diverse casework, and the infrastructure to do the work well.

Requirements

• Active Florida Bar member
• 2+ years of Florida civil litigation experience
• Real courtroom time
• Strong writer and analytical thinker
• Ability to manage competing deadlines without supervision
• Clear communication with clients
• Ability to hold your own against opposing counsel
• Client-focused
• Team-oriented
• Ready to take on cases rather than shadow them
• JD from an accredited law school required

Nice To Haves

• Real estate or commercial litigation experience
• First- or second-chair trial experience
• Deposition experience beyond 30(b)(6) basics
• Boutique/mid-size firm background

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and substantive correspondence.
• Appear in court, mediations, hearings, and depositions — early and often.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff across our multi-office network.
• Communicate clearly and directly with clients, opposing counsel, and the court.
• Own your cases with real autonomy, supported by a team that has your back.

Benefits

• $150K–$200K base — top of Florida civil litigation market — plus bonus potential
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Generous PTO
• CLE fully covered
• Annual all-expenses-paid firm trip (post-eligibility)
• A collaborative, multi-office Florida firm with a genuine commitment to work-life balance
• Quality-over-quantity caseload — not a volume-based billable mill

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree