AC Law · 4 days ago
Senior Trial Attorney - Complex Commercial Litigation
Coral Gables, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAC Law is a well-established law firm located in Coral Gables, Florida, seeking a Senior Trial Attorney to lead trial strategy and courtroom execution in complex commercial litigation matters. The role involves taking primary responsibility for trying cases and leading litigation efforts from inception through verdict.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Serve as lead trial strategist and first-chair trial attorney in complex litigation matters in Florida state and federal courts
Oversee all trial preparation, including pleadings, discovery strategy, dispositive motions, jury instructions, voir dire, and trial presentation
Manage and mentor litigation attorneys, coordinating responsibilities and ensuring consistent trial standards
Collaborate closely with firm leadership on case strategy, staffing, and client communication
Work directly with clients, experts, and consultants throughout the litigation lifecycle
Ensure trial readiness, organization, and adherence to deadlines in high-stakes matters
Assist in evaluating cases for trial posture, settlement strategy, and risk assessment
Qualification
Required
5–10 years of litigation experience, with a strong emphasis on complex commercial or business litigation
Minimum of 10 trials completed as first-chair counsel in state and federal courts
Candidates must be able to identify the specific cases and jurisdictions in which they served as first-chair trial counsel
"First chair" means primary responsibility for trial strategy, witness examination, and courtroom advocacy, not supervisory, advisory, or limited roles
Experience must include complex commercial or business disputes and not be limited to personal injury, insurance defense, or volume-based practices
Active member in good standing of the Florida Bar
Demonstrated ability to operate with minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment in high-stakes matters
Proven experience leading and managing litigation teams through trial
Exceptional courtroom presence, oral advocacy, and strategic judgment
Benefits
Leadership role in a growing litigation practice
Opportunity to meaningfully influence trial strategy and firm direction
Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
Collaborative, professional work environment in Coral Gables
High-quality, substantive trial work (not a volume practice)
Company
AC Law
Ainsworth & Clancy is a boutique corporate law firm located in Coral Gables.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Janna Mateo, Esq.
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