Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary
A well-established litigation firm in Tampa, FL is seeking a motivated Associate Attorney to join its growing defense litigation team. This direct hire opportunity is ideal for an attorney with experience in general liability, professional liability, or medical malpractice defense who is ready to manage complex cases in a collaborative, client-focused environment.
The Associate Attorney will work closely with senior attorneys and partners while gaining meaningful litigation experience across pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants strong mentorship, challenging case work, supportive leadership, and long-term career growth.
The work environment is professional, team-oriented, and focused on delivering high-quality legal service. Attorneys can expect a stable platform, strong internal support, competitive compensation, bonus potential, and the opportunity to build a rewarding litigation career in a respected legal services setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all phases of litigation for general liability, professional liability, and related defense matters.
- Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, memoranda, correspondence, and other legal documents.
- Conduct legal research and develop case strategies in partnership with senior attorneys and partners.
- Handle depositions, court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation.
- Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, insurance carriers, experts, and internal team members.
- Maintain active caseloads while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced litigation environment.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary range: $140,000 to $200,000 per year.
- Quarterly bonus and year-end bonus opportunity.
- Competitive benefits package.
- Direct hire opportunity.
- Position is primarily in office.
- Office location: Tampa, FL, Wells Fargo Center area.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans
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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.
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Company Description
This company offers growth and a great group of people to work with.