Associate Attorney

HD Law Pa; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HD Law Partners in Tampa, FL, seeks a litigation associate with 3–5 years of experience to join its expanding practice. You will work directly with senior litigators, handling meaningful courtroom and client-facing matters from the start, with a focus on carrier-defense, commercial, and construction litigation.

The ideal candidate will be licensed to practice in Florida and possess excellent written and oral advocacy, along with strong analytical and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Florida.
• 3–5 years of litigation experience.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy, with strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Preferred background: carrier-side insurance defense or related civil litigation.

Responsibilities

• Work with experienced litigators to develop strategy and respond quickly to developments.
• Handle meaningful courtroom and client-facing responsibilities from early on in cases.
• Contribute to carrier-defense, commercial litigation and construction litigation matters.

Skills

Written advocacy

Oral advocacy

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Case management

Job description

Licensed to practice law in Florida; 3–5 years of litigation experience; excellent written and oral advocacy skills; strong analytical, organizational, and case management abilities.

Law Firm Job

Contextual Overview

HD Law Partners is seeking a litigation associate with 3–5 years of experience for its Tampa, FL office. The firm is actively building a dedicated carrier-defense practice (INSDEF) alongside expanding its business, commercial, and construction litigation portfolios, offering a long-term growth and partnership track.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Licensure: Must be licensed to practice law in Florida.
• Experience: 3–5 years of litigation experience.
• Skills: Excellent written and oral advocacy skills, paired with strong analytical, organizational, and case management abilities.
• Preferred Background: Carrier-side insurance defense experience representing insurers, or prior experience as staff counsel or an insurance claims adjuster. Construction, commercial, business, or general civil litigation experience is also highly valuable.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Work directly with experienced litigators valuing responsiveness, strategic thinking, and practical solutions.
• Handle meaningful courtroom and client-facing responsibilities from the start.
• Contribute to carrier-defense practice building, commercial litigation, and construction litigation matters.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation: Not Specified
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Tampa, FL