CIVIL LITIGATION ATTORNEY (REMOTE IN FLORIDA) Experienced

This is a remote position.

CIVIL LITIGATION ATTORNEY (REMOTE IN FLORIDA) - Experienced

Bernhardt Riley Attorneys at Law is a boutique firm serving clients across Florida in real estate litigation business litigation criminal defense and debt defense. We blend personal care with efficient advocacy to protect our clients legal interests and help our communities thrive.

Bernhardt Riley is hiring a full-time Civil Litigation Trial Attorney who can handle a fast moving caseload and deliver quality results. This is a fully remote rolewe are only considering candidates who currently reside in Florida.

We are seeking an attorney who is excited not only to manage an active caseload but also to play a meaningful role in growing and shaping the division. The ideal candidate will bring energy leadership and a business-minded approach to helping expand the practice deliver an outstanding client experience strengthen the firms reputation and contribute to attracting developing and retaining talented team members. This is an opportunity for someone who wants impact and a voice in building a successful respected practice area.

Compensation: $105000 to $125000/year DOE

Why This Role Exists (and Why Its Different)

Civil litigation is changing quickly: clients expect speed and clarity courts demand precision and technology is reshaping how quality attorneys prepare. We are seeking an attorney who combines strong litigation skills with resourcefulness intellectual curiosity and sound judgment and who is capable of advancing matters strategically and decisively.

If you thrive on identifying the core issues quickly and collaborating within a strong supportive teameven in a fully remote environmentyou will fit in well within our firms culture.

What Youll Handle

Youll manage a caseload that may include:

• Real estate litigation (Landlord-tenant disputes HOA conflicts failure to disclose cases Municipal ordinance violations etc.)
  
• Business litigation (Contract disputes FDUTPA claims commercial real estate matters Entity Formations etc.)
  

Responsibilities

• Reach out to opposing parties
  
• Draft and send demand letters
  
• Negotiate settlements
  
• Handle other pre-suit communications and resolution efforts
  

Litigation (Pre-suit through Trial)

• Lead matters from intake strategy through resolution (settlement mediation/arbitration or trial)
  
• Develop case-specific legal strategies aligned to client goals risk tolerance and cost realities
  
• Maintain proactive case timelines: you control deadlines and forward motion
  

Motions & Discovery (Motions-Heavy Practice)

• Draft and argue dispositive and non-dispositive motions; manage hearings
  
• Drive discovery strategy: written discovery meet-and-confers motions to compel/protective orders and evidentiary positioning
  
• Take and defend depositions; prepare witnesses effectively
  

Courtroom & Hearing Work

• Appear in court (mostly remote but may require some in court appearances) for contested/uncontested matters including motion hearings and trials
  
• Prepare thoroughly: evidence witnesses exhibits outlines and trial themes
  

Client Communication & Trust

• Communicate clearly and consistently with clientsreduce confusion build confidence and set expectations
  
• Deliver practical recommendations (not just legal analysis) with options and next steps
  

Modern Practice & Continuous Improvement

• Continuously improve templates workflows and internal processes so the entire team becomes more effective over time.
  
• Utilize advanced legal technology and automation tools to increase efficiency accuracy and consistency across matters.
  

• You begin with training and shadowing your Division Lead before transitioning into independently handling files end-to-end
  
• Motions and discovery are timely organized and strategically aligned
  
• Clients feel informed and guided not anxious or confused
  
• You contribute ideas on workflow/template improvement that saves time or improves quality
  

Required Qualifications

• Florida Bar license (active in good standing)
  
• Trial and motions practice experience required (jury or bench trial involvement and comfort appearing in court)
  
• Ability to manage disputes through settlement mediation arbitration or trial
  
• Professional judgment responsiveness and strong client-facing communication in a remote environment
  

The Kind of Lawyer Were Intentionally Hiring

Were screening for:

• Resourcefulness: you solve problems find answers and move cases forward
  
• Curiosity: you ask the second question spot leverage points and learn fast
  
• Fearlessness: you take initiative own hard conversations and arent intimidated by complexity
  
• High ownership: you treat deadlines client trust and results like theyre personal
  

Benefits

Bernhardt Riley offers a strong compensation and benefits package for attorneys who want meaningful litigation work professional autonomy and a healthier long-term practice environment. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary: $105000$125000 DOE
  
• 401(k) with firm matching
  
• Health dental vision and life insurance
  
• Paid holidays including an additional firm-designated holiday
  
• Paid vacation sick and personal time
  
• Half-day Fridays for Division Leads and employees who have been with the firm for more than two years subject to litigation demands court deadlines and client needs
  
• Gym membership reimbursement/stipend
  
• Annual bonus opportunities
  
• Professional development support including CLEs training and leadership growth
  
• Fully remote work environment for Florida-based attorneys
  

How to Apply

Apply now to join a team of dedicated legal professionals who mix personal care with strong advocacy. We offer a collaborative remote environment real growth opportunities and a practice that rewards initiative.