Supervising Litigation Liability Attorney - Plantation

Description

Are you a seasoned litigation attorney ready to take on a leadership role within a dynamic staff counsel legal team? Publix Super Markets, Inc. is seeking a Supervising Liability Litigation Attorney to join our South Florida Litigation Law Office within the Risk Management department. Publix Super Markets, Inc. is the largest employee-owned company in the United States, with ownership shared through a robust Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Founded in 1930, Publix has grown into a retail powerhouse with over 1,300 stores and more than 250,000 associates. This unique ownership structure fosters a collaborative environment and empowers associates at every level, shaping the values-driven, customer-focused culture that sets Publix apart.Why Publix?

• Hybrid work model: Work from home up to two days per week.
• Be part of a Fortune 100 company with a strong commitment to legal integrity and operational excellence.
• Join a collaborative legal team that values innovation, accountability, and professional growth.

What You’ll Do:

• Serve as lead counsel (first chair) in jury trials and support high-value cases as second chair.
• Supervise the liability litigation attorney, senior litigation paralegal, and legal assistant.
• Develop and execute litigation strategy including trial preparation, witness coordination, and legal arguments.
• Represent Publix in hearings, trials, and depositions across Florida State Courts.
• Conduct legal research and draft motions.
• Supervise litigation office operations and contribute to strategic planning and performance reporting.
• Coordinate with vendors including court reporting agencies and subpoena/records retrieval services.
• Evaluate risk transfer opportunities and manage relationships with external experts and consultants.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission and member in good standing in the state of Florida.
• 8 years of litigation experience, including 3 years in tort and personal injury defense.
• Experience serving as counsel in at least 5 jury trials.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel overnight up to 10%.

Preferred Qualifications

• JD plus a degree in Risk Management, Business, Finance, or related field.
• 10 years of litigation experience focused in South Florida.
• 2 years of supervisory/management experience in a litigation setting.
• Experience in managing tort claims in a corporate legal or insurance setting.

Year End Bonus

As a year-end bonus to associates, Publix issues one month’s extra pay (pro-rated in the first year) each year if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check that year. This is calculated as a 13th month of pay in the Potential Annual Pay with Bonus line above.

Benefits Information

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group health, dental and vision plans
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
• Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits - Jobs (publix.com)

Additional Information

Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.

Facility

Store 0703 Plantation Towne Square