Senior Commercial Litigator (Federal Practice)

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