Florida Regional Reporter

The Role We are seeking a Florida-based, ambitious, enterprising reporter to build and own coverage of the Florida legal community. This reporter will cover the lawyers, law firms, judges and cases that shape the business and practice of law in one of the country’s most important legal markets. This reporter may be based anywhere in Florida, although South Florida is preferred. The reporter will be expected to meet regularly with legal leaders, and will cover happenings in the legal market across the state. This is a beat-building role from the ground up. The right candidate will be comfortable cultivating sources, working the phones, showing up in person, and becoming a familiar—and trusted—presence within the Florida legal ecosystem. The Team On Law.com's Regional Desk, we cover the lawsuits, lawyers and judges making national headlines. We move fast and are often on the go—covering hearings and trials or meeting with key players in our ecosystem. We are a newsroom that enjoys nerding out about our coverage areas with each other and are quick to offer up a source or perspective to one another. If diligently tracking emerging case law and charting the world's most influential lawyers sounds like fun to you, you're in the right place. What You’ll Cover Mid-size law firms as the core of the beat, including firm strategy, growth and lateral moves. Major cases and litigation trends shaping Florida's legal landscape, with an emphasis on civil litigation. You will be keeping an eye on key players within the court system, tracking which firms are getting the big cases and proactively getting insights into the fallout from major court decisions. Judges and courts , including key rulings, judicial appointments, caseloads, court administration, and developments inside state and federal courts. Rules and policy changes , including updates to civil procedure, court administration, and other regulatory shifts affecting legal practice. The business of law , including firm management, client dynamics, and broader market trends. Why This Role Matters Florida is one of the most consequential legal markets in the United States, and this reporter will define how we cover it. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a high-impact beat, break meaningful news, and become the go-to journalist for lawyers and legal leaders across the region. What This Role Requires A strong reporter’s instinct for what matters—and what’s next—in the legal industry. The confidence and curiosity to build a beat from scratch , identifying stories before they’re obvious. Willingness to meet people face to face , attend hearings, firm events, bar association meetings, and industry gatherings. Comfort working the phones , developing sources, and maintaining regular contact with attorneys, judges, and court officials. The ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, compelling journalism for a professional audience. Sharp news judgment, strong…