Associate Attorney

Banker Lopez Gassler P.A.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Banker Lopez Gassler P.A. in Tampa, Florida seeks an Associate Attorney (Tech Pro) to manage litigation matters across the firm's core practices. The role trains in drafting, discovery, research, motion practice, court appearances, mediations, and trial preparation.

The ideal candidate holds a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with 1–2 years of litigation experience in construction, commercial, products liability or toxic tort and must maintain an active Florida license in good standing.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• 1–2 years of litigation experience in construction, commercial, products liability or toxic tort.
• Active Florida law license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters across core practice areas.
• Draft legal pleadings, motions and correspondence.
• Handle discovery including drafting and responses.
• Perform legal research and prepare for court appearances.
• Attend mediations, interviews with clients and witnesses.
• Participate in arbitration and trial preparation.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Written communication

Oral communication

Case management

Detail oriented

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Position Title: Associate Attorney (Tech Pro)

Location: Tampa, Florida

Firm Overview

Banker Lopez Gassler is a premier, full-service law firm with a strong focus on Insurance Defense, General Trial, Products Liability, Appellate, and Workers’ Compensation matters. Headquartered in Tampa, the firm operates six additional offices across Florida, including St. Petersburg, Fort Myers, Orlando, Tallahassee, Fort Lauderdale, and Ocala.

With more than 150 attorneys, Banker Lopez Gassler offers deep litigation and appellate experience across a broad range of practice areas. The firm is widely recognized for its collaborative culture and commitment to excellence, earning designation as a Top Workplace for 17 consecutive years. Banker Lopez Gassler values long-term relationships with its clients, attorneys, employees, and the communities it serves

Position Overview

The Associate Attorney position is based in our Tampa office. This role is responsible for managing litigation matters across the firm’s core practice areas and handling a broad range of responsibilities throughout all phases of litigation. Duties include legal drafting, discovery management (including drafting and responding to discovery), legal research, motion practice, court appearances, mediations, client and witness interviews, arbitration, and trial preparation.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications

• J.D. from an A.B.A. Accredited Law School, with excellent academic credentials
• Must have 1-2 years of Litigation Experience in one following areas: Construction Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Products Liability, Toxic Tort.
• Ability to manage caseload and litigation staff
• Be able to work independently but also collaboratively with Practice Group Leaders
• Strong writing and oral communication skills
• Excellent research and analytical abilities
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Well-organized and detail-oriented
• Must have an active law license to practice in the state of Florida and be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Florida

Equal Opportunity Employer & Participates in E-Verify

Full Benefit Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Retirement 401(k) and Profit Sharing, long and short-term disability, Generous PTO, Paid Holidays, and more.