Job Description
Job Description
At Dunn Law PA, we're committed to delivering exceptional legal solutions through a collaborative and innovative approach. As a Senior Commercial Litigation Attorney, you'll have the opportunity to lead and grow our litigation practice area, working closely with our firm's Founder. This role offers the autonomy to shape a practice in a dynamic and supportive environment, free from the constraints of a large firm. You'll be surrounded by a team that values transparency, trust, and strategic thinking, making it easier for you to focus on client relationships and growth.
We're looking for an experienced attorney eager to take on a senior-level position with the potential for direct partnership. You'll have significant influence over the litigation practice area, backed by our operational and administrative support. Our competitive compensation structure is designed to reward performance and originations, with leadership bonuses that recognize your contributions. At Dunn Law PA, we prioritize professional growth, and our firm culture encourages you to thrive and continue building your career in an inclusive and respectful setting. Join us and be part of a team that values quality of life, results, and a pristine reputation.
Join our team and be a driving force behind the success and growth of our law firm. If you are a strategic litigator with a passion for business development, leadership, and innovation, we want to hear from you!
Compensation:
$150,000+ DOE
Responsibilities:
- Serve as Practice Lead for the firm’s commercial litigation group.
- Manage and expand an existing docket of complex commercial and business disputes.
- Act as primary strategist on litigation matters, including case assessment, pleadings, discovery, motion practice, settlement, trial preparation, and trial work.
- Collaborate closely with the Firm Owner on firmwide strategy, cross-practice referrals, staff, pricing, and growth planning.
- Mentor junior attorneys and legal support staff (or assist in building the team).
- Oversee client service, quality control, and risk management within the practice area.
- Contribute to business development efforts to expand both your book and the firm’s overall litigation footprint.
Qualifications:
- 8+ years of commercial litigation experience, ideally with first-chair or significant second-chair trial exposure.
- A portable book of business over $500,000, sufficient to support a senior-level role in a small firm environment and feed a portion of the workload in the commercial litigation practice group.
- Proven ability to manage sophisticated litigation matters from intake to resolution.
- Strong leadership instincts and a desire to build and scale a practice.
- Ability, desire, and proven track record of developing new ongoing business to support a sustainable practice group workload.
- Collaborative mindset and experience working with firm Owners/Equity Partners to shape initiatives, legal strategy, and business planning for the practice area.
- A Business mindset with the professionalism and discipline needed in a small firm setting.
- Excellent communication, client service, and relationship-building skills.
About Company
At Dunn Law, P.A., our attorneys deliver smart legal solutions for businesses and individuals. We offer excellent compensation and benefits, including health, vision, dental, 401(k), and paid holidays and time off.
Our Values
- Team: We value a close-knit team where we respect each other, support each other, and keep the business moving together.
- Quality of Life: Within our walls, we are collegial and supportive.
- Results-Oriented: We take a partnership approach with clients. We always want to do what's right and fair, and balance that with aggressive client advocacy.
- Professional Growth: We strive to allow each individual to grow, learn, and continue building their career.
- Pristine Reputation: We are above reproach. We are trustworthy and maintain a stellar reputation in our community.
- Bespoke/Tailored: We fit our approach based on the particular situation, in order to maximize the outcome & meet the needs of the client.