Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Title: Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A well-established law firm in Tampa, FL is seeking an experienced Litigation Associate Attorney with a focus on insurance defense. This full-time, in-office position offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney to work on a diverse range of insurance defense cases in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Duties:

• Represent insurance companies and their clients in personal injury, property damage, and liability claims.
• Manage cases from inception to resolution, including drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
• Take depositions, attend hearings, and provide comprehensive trial preparation.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to devise effective case strategies.
• Conduct in-depth legal research to ensure compliance with Florida law and relevant procedural rules.
• Regularly update clients, opposing counsel, and experts on case developments.
• Maintain organized case files and provide updates to clients and insurance carriers.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• An active member in good standing with The Florida Bar.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in insurance defense litigation.
• Proficiency in depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Strong research, writing, and legal analysis skills.
• Excellent communication skills with a client-focused approach.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active membership with The Florida Bar.

Skills:

• Insurance defense litigation
• Legal research and writing
• Trial preparation and deposition experience
• Client communication and relationship management
• Familiarity with legal case management software (Clio preferred)

Job Location:
Tampa, FL

With over a century of collective experience representing clients, this law firm provides high quality representation. Their areas of practice include medical malpractice, transportation litigation, workers compensation, public entity defense, insurance defense litigation, construction litigation, and general civil litigation. Their offices are located in Florida and Louisiana.