Commercial Litigation Attorney

Job Title: Commercial Litigation Attorney

Job Overview
A respected law firm in Naples, Florida is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Attorney with 3-5 years of substantive litigation practice. This role is ideal for a litigation attorney who thrives in a dynamic environment and seeks exposure to a broad array of legal matters and client industries. The position offers a pathway for continued growth and involvement in complex legal disputes across both state and federal jurisdictions.

Duties

• Manage and litigate commercial disputes from initiation through resolution or trial

• Draft and argue dispositive and procedural motions in state and federal court

• Conduct and defend depositions, client interviews, and witness preparations

• Lead discovery efforts, including document review and interrogatory responses

• Craft complex legal memoranda, pleadings, and briefs

• Participate in trial preparation and trial proceedings

• Collaborate with legal teams across multiple subject matter areas

• Contribute to case strategy, timelines, and overall litigation planning

• Assist with matters involving trust and estate-related disputes (preferred)

Requirements

• 3-5 years of direct experience in complex commercial litigation

• Admitted to practice law in the State of Florida

• Eligible for or already admitted to practice in the U.S. District Courts in Florida

• Proven experience managing cases independently or in collaboration with a team

• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Active membership in good standing with The Florida Bar

Skills

• In-depth knowledge of Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and Rules of Evidence

• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills

• Strong oral advocacy skills and courtroom experience

• Strategic thinker with proactive case management approach

• Highly organized and detail-oriented with professional judgment

• Ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly to clients and team members

Job Location

• Naples, Florida

This is a full-service law firm that provides sophisticated and creative counseling to a wide spectrum of clients. The lawyers here provide their legal skills and insights that contribute to the success of their clients and are known for their expertise in legal areas like business, corporate and securities, litigation, taxation and employee benefits, estate planning, probate, real estate, labor, creditors' rights, reorganization and bankruptcy, intellectual property and technology, environmental, patent, trademark and copyright law, telecommunications law, government relations, public utility and regulatory law, healthcare, and construction law. The firm's clients include Fortune 500 corporations and privately held businesses, governmental entities, nonprofit institutions, and individuals.