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Posted July 30, 2026

Sr. Commercial Litigation Trial Associate- Miami

Direct Counsel
Miami, FL, US Full Time
200000USD - 300000USD per year

Job Description

Job Description
Direct Counsel is representing an Am Law 100 firm seeking a Senior Associate to join its nationally recognized Trial and Litigation Practice Group in Miami. This is a high-impact role for an experienced litigator eager to work with sophisticated clients across a variety of industries and handle complex commercial disputes in both domestic and international forums.

Senior Litigation Associate Attorney
Location: Miami, FL
Work Type: Onsite
Experience: 6+ Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Based on Experience


Key Responsibilities:

  • Handle all aspects of commercial litigation and arbitration, including trials and final hearings.

  • Draft pleadings, motions, and complex legal memoranda.

  • Manage e-discovery and traditional discovery processes.

  • Conduct legal research and prepare oral and written advocacy materials.

  • Appear in federal and state courts, and engage in high-level strategy discussions with clients and legal teams.

  • Collaborate with cross-office teams on national and international disputes.


Requirements:

  • Minimum of 6 years of commercial litigation and/or arbitration experience.

  • Experience with trials or arbitration final hearings preferred.

  • Strong legal research, writing, oral advocacy, and case strategy skills.

  • Demonstrated ability to manage litigation independently and creatively.

  • Excellent academic credentials; top law school or top-of-class ranking preferred.

  • Admission to the Florida Bar or eligibility for immediate admission.

  • Federal clerkship and/or international arbitration experience is a plus.


Application Materials:

  • Resume

  • Official law school transcript(s)

  • One or two writing samples
    (All documents should be submitted in PDF format.)

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