Senior Litigation Attorney

Jimerson Birr, P.A.•Tallahassee, FL

About The Position

Jimerson Birr is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney—a driven, fast-moving, decisive litigator who thrives on challenge, pressure, and high-stakes advocacy. You don’t wait for problems to come to you—you run toward them. You take ownership the moment a case lands on your desk. You cut through complexity, take command of strategy, and push matters forward with urgency and clarity. This role is built for a persuasive advocate who wants variety, autonomy, and influence, and who brings a steady, confident presence even when navigating risk. You’re energized by time-sensitive demands, multiple moving pieces, and situations where sharp judgment matters. At JB, “great lawyering” isn’t defined by hours worked, it’s measured by on-plan execution, disciplined delivery, and visible progress backed by systems that create clarity, consistency, and client trust. If you’re the kind of attorney who steps into the arena ready to move, lead, and win—this is where you belong.

Requirements

JD + active Florida Bar
5+ years of litigation experience, commercial preferred, with evidence of sound judgment under pressure
Strong advocacy: motions, depositions, hearings, negotiation, strategy
Ability to act independently while collaborating within a structured system
Comfort making fast decisions without hand-holding
Natural persuasion, strong communication, and a confident presence

Nice To Haves

First-chair trial or appellate experience
Experience in complex commercial, class action, consumer, or eminent domain litigation

Responsibilities

Seize control of case strategy from intake through resolution, driving scoping, budgeting, and execution while leading timekeepers with confidence and clarity.
Serve as the primary client contact on most matters, providing bold, actionable guidance and escalating only when strategic shifts demand it.
Move matters forward continuously, eliminating stagnation and keeping pressure on opposing parties, deadlines, and deliverables.
Mentor, model, and set pace for junior attorneys and paralegals; delegate assertively and reinforce the firm’s proven process and validated matter plans.
Maintain discipline across timekeeping, SLAs, budgets, and execution.
Operate with urgency, tackling multiple issues simultaneously and adapting quickly when demands or circumstances shift.