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Senior Trial Attorney in Coral Gables

Date Posted: 08 October 2026

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Job Description

Senior Trial Attorney: First-Chair Defense Work in Coral Gables

We are seeking a Senior Trial Attorney to join a one-of-a-kind law firm that values work-life balance and a manageable billable requirement. This is a full-time, in-office position in the firm's Coral Gables, Florida office, in the Miami / Coral Gables area.

Candidates must reside in Florida, ideally in South Florida, and be available for in-person court appearances as needed.

What You'll Do

  • Defend general liability, products liability, and/or asbestos matters
  • Take cases through trial to verdict as first chair
  • Lead case strategy from pretrial preparation through verdict
  • Make in-person court appearances as needed

What We're Looking For

  • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
  • Member of The Florida Bar in good standing
  • Several years of experience defending general liability, products liability, and/or asbestos matters
  • Significant first-chair jury trial experience, taking cases through trial to verdict
  • Defense experience in asbestos-related personal injury or wrongful death cases is a plus, but not required
  • Must reside in Florida

Why You'll Love It

  • Competitive base salary of $180,000 to $250,000+, commensurate with experience
  • Full-time, in-office role in Coral Gables, FL
  • 1,800-hour billable requirement with multiple bonus structures
  • A firm that genuinely values work-life balance
  • Comprehensive benefits package

If you are a seasoned trial lawyer ready for a first-chair role, apply today or reach out to me directly.

To learn more about this opportunity or any of our other openings, please contact: Hashly Bellido at hashly.bellido@gogpac.com or call/text me at 651-352-6829. You can also confidentially email me your resume.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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