Commercial Litigation Attorney

Cole, Scott & Kissane • Fort Lauderdale, FL

3h • Onsite

About The Position

Cole Scott & Kissane seeks a Commercial Litigation Attorney to practice commercial litigation, professional liability, and employment law. The role involves taking and defending depositions, drafting and arguing dispositive motions, attending hearings, mediations, and trials, performing legal research and analysis, preparing pleadings and correspondence, and communicating with clients, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel. The attorney will provide exemplary legal counsel to clients.

Requirements

• Must be a licensed member of the Florida Bar
• Must have 2-5 years of litigation experience, preferably in commercial litigation, professional liability, and/or employment law
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent research and writing skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Practice commercial litigation, professional liability, and employment law
• Take and defend depositions
• Draft and argue dispositive motions
• Attend hearings, mediations, and trials
• Perform legal research and provide analysis of case law
• Prepare pleadings and correspondence
• Communicate with clients, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel
• Provide exemplary legal counsel to clients

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation, with Monthly Revenue-Based Bonus potential for associates, and End-of-Year Bonus
• Full Benefits Package, with choices from among several Health, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance Plans
• 401(k) with Employer Matching
• 20 days of Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Professional Development with our "CSK Learning Series" and In-Office Lunch and Learns
• Diverse, Inclusive, Supportive, and Team-Oriented Work Environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed