Associate Attorney

AppleOne Employment Services; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Sick pay for long assignments

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is assisting a Downtown St. Petersburg, FL-based litigation firm in seeking a motivated Associate Attorney to join its growing team.

This direct-hire opportunity targets an attorney with general liability or professional liability experience and offers ownership of meaningful case work and a path to a long-term legal career. You will manage all phases of litigation, draft motions and pleadings, represent clients in court, and develop strategies with senior attorneys.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in good standing.
• 2 to 8 years of attorney experience, with a preference for general liability and/or professional liability defense experience.
• Ability to manage litigation matters from intake through trial preparation.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Professional communication skills and the ability to work effectively with clients, carriers, opposing counsel, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Represent clients in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and court appearances.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to develop litigation strategies and case plans.
• Maintain deadlines, case files, and litigation calendars in a fast-paced legal environment.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Advocacy

Communication

Time management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active license to practice law

Job description

Job Summary

A litigation-focused law firm in Downtown St. Petersburg, FL is seeking a motivated Associate Attorney to join its growing litigation team. This direct hire opportunity is ideal for an attorney with experience in general liability defense, professional liability defense, or related complex litigation matters. The Associate Attorney will work in a collaborative, client-focused environment with access to experienced senior attorneys and partners. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful case work, strengthen litigation and advocacy skills, and build a long-term legal career within a supportive team culture. Candidates can expect a professional environment that values strong communication, practical strategy, quality legal work, and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Conduct legal research and draft motions, pleadings, memoranda, and other litigation documents.
• Represent clients in court appearances, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and related proceedings.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, insurance carriers, experts, and internal legal teams.
• Develop case strategies in collaboration with senior attorneys and partners.
• Maintain deadlines, case files, and litigation calendars in a fast-paced legal environment.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $120,000 to $150,000 per year, depending on experience.
• Bonus potential provided, depending on experience.
• Direct hire opportunity.
• Location: Downtown St. Petersburg, FL.
• AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required for temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Manage litigation matters from intake through trial preparation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Represent clients in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and court appearances.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to develop litigation strategies and case plans.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law and in good standing.
• 2 to 8 years of attorney experience, with a preference for general liability and/or professional liability defense experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and priorities with strong attention to detail.
• Professional communication skills and the ability to work effectively with clients, carriers, opposing counsel, and internal teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience handling complex civil litigation matters.
• Background in insurance defense, general liability defense, or professional liability defense.
• Deposition, mediation, arbitration, and courtroom experience.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative litigation team.

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