Senior Litigation Attorney – Complex Litigation

Jimerson Birr

. Own matters day to day by scoping them, budgeting them, directing timekeepers, and keeping work within the validated plan .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeJacksonville • Florida • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex litigation matters, including strong advocacy in motions, depositions, and trials, while maintaining budget discipline and effective client communication. Proven ability to mentor junior staff and improve legal processes through strategic planning and execution.

Highest-signal resume keywords

JDActive Florida Bar5+ Years Litigation ExperienceStrong Advocacy SkillsFirst-Chair Trial Experience

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Hard Skills

Motions DraftingDeposition TakingDiscovery ManagementTrial PreparationBudget ManagementLegal ResearchNegotiationAnalytical RigorMatter ScopingClient Communication

Soft Skills

Sound JudgmentNatural PersuasionStrong CommunicationIndependent Decision-MakingTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Florida Bar

Industry Keywords

Business LitigationReal Estate Development DisputesContested Mortgage ForeclosureConstruction LitigationComplex Commercial MattersClass Action LitigationConsumer LitigationEminent Domain Litigation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own matters day to day by scoping them, budgeting them, directing timekeepers, and keeping work within the validated plan
Serve as the primary client contact on most matters and escalate when risk, budget, or strategy shifts
Draft and argue motions
Take and defend depositions
Manage discovery
Carry matters to hearings or trial as a strong second chair and developing or actual first chair
Mentor junior attorneys and paralegals
Improve matter plans, templates, technology, and legal products through concrete weekly improvements
Maintain timekeeping, service commitments, budgets, and on-plan execution
Identify and document adjacent legal needs
Conduct alignment conversations regarding scope, timeline, and expectations
Maintain proactive client outreach
Handle high-exposure business litigation, real estate development disputes, contested mortgage foreclosure, construction litigation, and complex commercial matters

Requirements

What you’ll need

JD
Active Florida Bar
5+ years of litigation experience, commercial preferred
Evidence of sound judgment under pressure
Strong advocacy skills in motions, depositions, hearings, negotiation, and strategy
Ability to act independently while collaborating within a structured system
Comfort making fast decisions without hand-holding
Natural persuasion, strong communication, and a confident presence
Track record of managing matters independently, including budget discipline, accurate scoping, and reliable delivery without daily supervision
Analytical rigor and ability to form and defend positions from facts and evidence
Clear, direct communication with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and the team
Comfort delegating real work and following up on it
First-chair trial or appellate experience preferred
Experience in complex commercial, class action, consumer, or eminent domain litigation preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Professional development opportunities
Supportive work environment
Collegial and professional firm culture
Shared commitment to professional development
Equal opportunity employment