Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview: Seeking a motivated Litigation Associate Attorney with 2-5 years of civil litigation experience to join a commercial litigation team. This position involves handling a variety of legal matters, including trusts and estates, contract and business disputes, construction, and real estate litigation. The ideal candidate will possess strong research and writing abilities, effective communication skills, and experience managing discovery, depositions, and motions.

Location:

• Tampa, FL

Duties:

• Handle civil litigation cases across multiple practice areas

• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents, including motions and pleadings

• Manage written discovery processes

• Take and defend depositions

• Provide sound legal counsel and develop case strategies

• Collaborate with clients, colleagues, and external legal teams

• Participate in court proceedings and trials

Requirements:

• 2 to 5 years of civil litigation experience

• Strong research and writing skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication

• Experience with depositions, motions, and discovery

• Ability to manage multiple cases efficiently

• High energy and self-motivated with a capacity to handle challenging workloads

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law and in good standing with the state bar

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent time management and organizational skills

• Proficiency in legal research tools

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

• Client-focused with strong interpersonal abilities

Benefits:

• Health insurance

• Health savings account

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Retirement plan

• Professional development assistance

• Referral program

This law firm is based in Florida and was founded over a decade ago. There are more than 10 attorneys working in the areas of product liability, worker?s compensation defense, commercial litigation, appellate practice, drug and medical device liability, professional liability defense, trucking, cargo, and automobile liability claims, construction litigation, estate planning and probate, employment practice, trademark and copyright litigation and general and premises liability claims. The firm is gaining popularity fast.