Job Description:

Williams Parker law firm, the region's largest and oldest law firm, is actively seeking a Litigation Attorney with significant trial experience to join our client-centric team and guide clients through pre-litigation, administrative proceedings, mediations, arbitrations, trial, post-trial, and the totality of the litigation process. Experience in probate litigation and complex commercial litigation is highly preferred.Litigation is sometimes unavoidable and often quite complex. When the need for litigation arises, our clients want an experienced attorney at their side. Our litigation team includes a niche focus on estate and trust litigation, while also handling general, business, employment, real estate, construction, and bankruptcy litigation, as well as various other matters. When a lawsuit is at hand, Williams Parker's attorneys understand what is at stake and relentlessly seek the most satisfactory outcomes for you.Williams Parker's litigation attorneys understand what matters to their clients. Our founder, JJ Williams Jr., famously always answered his door wearing a suit, even on the weekends. That same desire to serve our clients guides us today as much as it did in 1925. At Williams Parker, our 100-year history speaks for itself.Position SummaryAt Williams Parker, our cadre of litigation attorneys provide clients the dedication, attention and service of a boutique firm, while also affording the experience and resources of a large firm. We represent banks, trust companies, business entities, public institutions, private enterprises, charitable organizations, physicians, developers, and private individuals. From general litigation to litigation in highly specialized areas of law, Williams Parker counsels and guides clients through pre-litigation, administrative proceedings, mediations, arbitrations, trial, post-trial, and the totality of the litigation process.Our trust and estate litigators are skilled in the unique rules and procedures that apply when estate and trust administrations are challenged and are supported by our sophisticated estate-planning department. We work with fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and other interested parties in matters involving trusts and wills, accounting actions, breach of fiduciary duty claims, reformation suits, estate and trust administration disputes, as well as other fiduciary litigation. Many involve complicated family relationships and sensitive issues. We understand the sensitive nature of these matters and work closely with our clients to navigate the practical, economic, and emotional obstacles that inevitably surface during these disputes.This is a role that requires accuracy, efficiency, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, collegial, and high-volume environment. It requires an individual who readily adapts to changing priorities and business needs while being proactive and creative in identifying areas of need and demonstrating agility to execute action plans.Equal Opportunity EmployerWilliams Parker is a progressive, inclusive, and culturally-rich workplace. As leaders in our community, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a highly talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where our employees are empowered to perform at their highest level and where their differences make a positive impact.Williams Parker is an equal opportunity employer and strives to build balanced teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state andor local law. We aim to create a workplace that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our employees.RequirementsA proven track record of winning, including serving as first chair on jury trials, in a broad spectrum of legal mattersAbility to organize and assemble information gathered during discovery for thoughtful presentation at trialProfessional courtroom presence and desire to try casesExcellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to draft, negotiate, and interpret a variety of documents; effectively build relationships with investigators, expert witnesses, opposing counsel; and convey complex concepts in a concise and understandable mannerEnthusiastic attitude with demonstrated initiative, reliability, and an exceptional drive for resultsAbility to work independently and under tight timelines, and to plan and prioritize multiple tasksDedication to client service excellence in a fast-paced, collegial, and engaging environmentJD and member of the Florida Bar, in good standingPlease include a document with your resume submission which details of your jury trial experience and wins, noting which you served as first chairBenefitsAt Williams Parker, you will have an opportunity to play an important role in continuing the success of our law firm and to take advantage of the many benefits we offer for your personal and professional growth. You will also find you are joining a team of attorneys and staff who have made Williams Parker not only a top-notch law firm but also a great place to work. We offer a competitive total rewards package, including:Market leading compensation packageLow billable requirementDirect mentorship, leadership training, and integration with firm practicesHealth and disability insuranceVision and dental insuranceFirm-paid life insurance, with ability for employee to purchase additional insuranceEmployee Savings Plan with employer contributions401(k) with employer contributionsPaid time offPaid parental leavePerks platform offering over 30,000 unique discountsReferral programWellness programs