Associate Attorney

Hightower, Stratton, Novigrod, Costello, Uzzi & Kantor; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from experienced litigators

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Hightower, Stratton, Novigrod, Costello, Uzzi & Kantor in the Tampa area seeks an Insurance Defense Associate Attorney with 1–3 years of litigation experience. The role offers hands-on litigation exposure and mentorship from seasoned trial attorneys in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Must be Florida-barred and reside in or near Tampa. Responsibilities include handling bodily injury defense matters from inception through resolution, drafting pleadings and motions, taking depositions, and

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience handling discovery and drafting motions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of bodily injury defense matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and reports to insurance carriers.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Attend hearings, mediations, and court conferences.
• Develop litigation strategy and provide case evaluations and recommendations.

Skills

Litigation experience

Education

Florida Bar

Job description

Insurance Defense Associate Attorney (1–3 Years Experience)

Must be Florida-barred and reside in or near the Tampa area.

An AV-rated insurance defense law firm is seeking a motivated Insurance Defense Associate Attorney with 1–3 years of litigation experience to join our Tampa office. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to gain hands-on litigation experience while working alongside experienced trial attorneys in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of bodily injury defense matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and reports to insurance carriers.
• Conduct legal research and analysis using Westlaw and other legal resources.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Attend hearings, mediations, and court conferences.
• Develop litigation strategy and provide case evaluations and recommendations.
• Communicate effectively with clients, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, and the court.

Qualifications

• Active membership in good standing with The Florida Bar.
• 1–3 years of litigation experience; insurance defense preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience handling discovery and drafting substantive motions.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and case management abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team-oriented practice group.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Mentorship from experienced litigators.
• Professional development and advancement opportunities.
• Supportive and collegial work environment.