Associate Attorney

Jobot; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Complete benefits

Flexible schedules

Career growth opportunities

Great firm culture

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a 3–5 year Insurance Defense/Litigation Associate to join our North Tampa practice. The attorney will manage defense litigation, handle general and premises liability matters, and work with senior trial attorneys on complex cases.

This role emphasizes meaningful courtroom exposure and potential to be first chair at trial. The successful candidate will manage cases from inception to resolution, draft dispositive motions, defend depositions, and maintain client communications with

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active Florida Bar membership in good standing.
• 3–5+ years of insurance defense or civil litigation experience.
• Demonstrated first chair trial experience.
• Experience taking and defending expert depositions.
• Strong motion practice and courtroom advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage a litigation caseload.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a litigation caseload from inception through trial.
• Develop case strategy and evaluate exposure for insurers and clients.
• Conduct and defend fact and expert depositions.
• Draft and argue dispositive motions, including summary judgment.
• Serve as first chair at jury trials and evidentiary hearings.
• Attend site inspections and in-person depositions as needed.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients and carriers.
• Ensure compliance with court deadlines and procedures.
• Manage high-volume litigation files in Florida state courts.

Skills

First chair trial experience

Motion practice

Deposition skills

Litigation caseload management

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Job description

Associate Attorney - Hybrid, Regional Firm, 100+ Attorneys, Great Benefits, Growth!

Salary: $140,000 - $170,000 per year

We are a well-established Florida civil litigation firm with a long-standing reputation for delivering strategic and efficient defense for insurers, businesses, and professionals across the state. Our attorneys handle a broad range of complex litigation matters including insurance defense, premises liability, construction defect, trucking and transportation, professional liability, and general liability claims.

The firm is known for its collaborative environment, hands‑on litigation experience, and commitment to developing strong trial attorneys. Associates work closely with experienced litigators and partners, gaining meaningful responsibility early in their careers including depositions, motion practice, court appearances, and trial preparation.

With offices throughout Florida and a stable, growing platform, the firm offers attorneys the opportunity to build a long‑term career while working on sophisticated matters for national and regional clients.

Why join us?

• Meaningful Work!
• Best in Class Firm!
• Competitive Compensation Package!
• Complete Benefits Package!
• Flexible Work Schedules!
• Accelerated Career Growth!
• Many More!

The Opportunity

We are seeking a 3–5 year Litigation Associate to join our growing Insurance Defense practice in North Tampa.

This attorney will independently manage defense litigation matters involving general liability, third‑party insurance defense, and premises liability, while working alongside experienced trial attorneys on complex cases. The role offers meaningful courtroom exposure, hands‑on litigation experience, and the opportunity to serve as first chair at trial.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage a litigation caseload from inception through trial
• Develop case strategy and evaluate exposure for insurance carriers and clients
• Conduct and defend fact and expert depositions
• Draft and argue dispositive motions, including motions for summary judgment
• Serve as first chair at jury trials and evidentiary hearings
• Attend site inspections and in‑person depositions as needed
• Maintain proactive communication with clients and insurance carriers
• Ensure compliance with court deadlines and procedural requirements
• Manage high‑volume litigation files in Florida state courts

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with the Florida Bar
• 3–5+ years of insurance defense or civil litigation experience
• Demonstrated first chair trial experience
• Experience taking and defending expert depositions
• Strong motion practice and courtroom advocacy skills
• Ability to independently manage a litigation caseload

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.