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Williams Parker · 5 months ago

Senior Litigation Attorney

Sarasota, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

Williams Parker is the region's largest and oldest law firm, established in 1925, seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney with significant trial experience. The role focuses on trust & estate litigation, commercial litigation, and construction litigation, requiring a commitment to client service and strong communication skills.

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Responsibilities

Demonstrates a commitment to client service excellence in a fast-paced, collegial, and engaging environment

Builds strong relationships with clients, colleagues, investigators, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel

Communicates complex legal concepts clearly and persuasively in both writing and speech

Skilled in drafting, negotiating, and interpreting legal documents, and collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders

Shows initiative, reliability, and a drive for results

Anticipates legal challenges, organizes discovery materials, and prepares thoughtful trial presentations

Brings enthusiasm and self-motivation to generate new opportunities and contribute to the firm's growth, regardless of whether a portable book of business is present

Maintains a professional courtroom presence, works independently under tight timelines, and manages multiple priorities with precision and accountability

Qualification

Trial experienceTrust & estate litigationCommercial litigationConstruction litigationJuris DoctorateFlorida Bar membershipClient serviceBusiness developmentCommunication skillsStrategic thinkingLeadership skillsTime management

Required

Education: Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school

Licensure: Member of The Florida Bar in good standing

Experience: Significant trial experience is required, including first-chair jury trial work and a proven track record of success across a broad spectrum of legal matters

Client service & relationship building: Demonstrates a commitment to client service excellence in a fast-paced, collegial, and engaging environment

Communication & collaboration: Communicates complex legal concepts clearly and persuasively in both writing and speech

Strategic thinking & problem solving: Shows initiative, reliability, and a drive for results

Business development & initiative: Brings enthusiasm and self-motivation to generate new opportunities and contribute to the firm's growth, regardless of whether a portable book of business is present

Leadership & time management: Maintains a professional courtroom presence, works independently under tight timelines, and manages multiple priorities with precision and accountability