What are the responsibilities and job description for the TRIAL ATTORNEY – CIVIL LITIGATION position at Synectics?
Key Responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced Trial Attorney to join our litigation team. This position is intended for an attorney who is comfortable taking ownership of cases, making strategic litigation decisions, and handling matters through trial.
This is not a purely supervisory or case-management position. We are looking for a practicing litigator who is confident in depositions, hearings, motion practice, mediations, negotiations, trial preparation, and the courtroom.
Independently manage an active litigation caseload from inception through resolution and trial
Develop and execute case strategy, including discovery, depositions, dispositive motions, and trial preparation
Conduct and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, experts, and corporate representatives
Draft and argue substantive motions and handle evidentiary hearings
Attend and actively participate in mediations and settlement negotiations
Evaluate liability, damages, exposure, and settlement strategy
Prepare witnesses and clients for depositions and trial
Develop trial strategy, prepare exhibits, motions in limine, witness examinations, and other trial materials
Serve as trial counsel, including first-chair responsibilities where appropriate
Maintain direct and professional communication with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and the Court
Ensure all cases are aggressively and efficiently advanced toward resolution
Required Qualifications
Active member in good standing of The Florida Bar
Minimum five (5) years of substantive litigation experience
Demonstrated courtroom and contested-hearing experience
Strong deposition and motion-practice experience
Excellent legal research, writing, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills
Ability to independently analyze cases and make sound strategic decisions
Ability to manage a substantial caseload while meeting court-ordered and internal deadlines
Five or more years of civil litigation experience
First-chair jury or bench trial experience
Experience independently managing cases through the full litigation lifecycle
Experience examining witnesses, presenting evidence, and arguing substantive matters before the Court
Strong record of resolving cases through both negotiated settlements and trial
Civil litigation experience is strongly preferred; however, attorneys with significant criminal litigation and courtroom experience will be considered.
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000