Associate Attorney

Johnson, Newlon & DeCort, P.A.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Simple IRA (3% employer match)

Insurance

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Johnson, Newlon & DeCort, P.A. in Tampa seeks an Associate Attorney with up to five years of litigation experience to work on business and complex commercial disputes, employment law, and securities matters, with strong writing and client interaction in a fast-paced setting.

Recent graduates with top 10% of the class and Moot Court or Law Review preferred; strong writing, attention to detail, and courtroom comfort are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing skills and attention to detail required.
• Comfort interacting with clients and in the courtroom in a fast-paced environment.
• Recent graduates: top 10% of class; Moot Court or Law Review preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation matters in business and complex commercial disputes, employment law, and securities matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs with strong attention to accuracy.
• Represent clients in court proceedings and meetings with stakeholders.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Attention to detail

Client interaction

Courtroom demeanor

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Tampa boutique law firm is seeking a motivated recent graduate or practicing attorney with up to five years of litigation experience to join our team as an Associate Attorney.Johnson, Newlon & DeCort provides litigation services in business and complex commercial disputes, employment law, and securities and receivership matters. Applicants must have excellent writing skills, attention to detail, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and be comfortable interacting with clients and in the courtroom. For recent graduates, top 10% of graduating class and Moot Court or Law Review preferred.

Compensation and billable hour expectations will be market based and commensurate with experience. In addition to competitive salary and discretionary bonuses, the Firm offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Simple IRA (with 3% employer match), insurance, paid holidays, and PTO.