Associate Attorney

Banker Lopez Gassler P.A.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) Retirement Plan

Profit Sharing

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Banker Lopez Gassler P.A. in Tampa, FL seeks an Associate Attorney with 1–2 years of civil litigation experience to join our Tampa office. You will manage active litigation matters and collaborate with trial attorneys and Practice Group Leaders to advance cases through all phases of civil litigation.

The firm emphasizes collaboration, professional development, and a strong client service model values. If you are looking to grow in civil defense and trial practice, this is a great fit.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Florida.
• 1–2 years of litigation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage an active civil litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Conduct legal research, analysis, and case evaluation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery documents.
• Participate in depositions, mediations, and hearings.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and courts.
• Assist with trial preparation and case strategy.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Oral communication

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Position Title: Associate Attorney- Civil Litigation/ Insurance Defense

Location: Tampa, Florida

Build Your Litigation Career with Banker Lopez Gassler

Banker Lopez Gassler is seeking an Associate Attorney with 1–2 years of civil litigation experience to join our Tampa office. This is an opportunity for an attorney to take an active role in managing substantive litigation matters while working alongside experienced trial attorneys and Practice Group Leaders.

With more than 150 attorneys and seven Florida offices, Banker Lopez Gassler is an established Florida law firm with a strong reputation in Insurance Defense, General Trial, Products Liability, Appellate, and Workers’ Compensation.

Our firm has been recognized as a Top Workplace for 17 consecutive years, reflecting our longstanding commitment to our attorneys, employees, clients, and the communities we serve.

If you're looking to continue developing your civil litigation, defense litigation, and trial practice in a collaborative and established law firm environment, this opportunity may be a great fit.

What You'll Do

As an Associate Attorney, you will manage an active litigation caseload and participate in matters throughout all phases of civil litigation, including:

• Manage assigned civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Conduct legal research, analysis, and case evaluation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Draft and respond to interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admissions, and other discovery.
• Participate in depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and court appearances.
• Interview clients, witnesses, and other relevant parties.
• Assist with litigation strategy, case preparation, and trial preparation.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other legal professionals.
• Work closely with Practice Group Leaders, attorneys, and litigation support staff.
• Manage litigation deadlines, case activity, and competing priorities.
• Maintain organized and accurate case files and documentation.
• Provide high-quality legal service while developing strong client and professional relationships.

Experience We're Looking For

We are particularly interested in attorneys with 1–2 years of civil litigation or defense litigationexperience, including experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Insurance Defense
• Construction Litigation
• Commercial Litigation
• Products Liability
• Toxic Tort
• First-Party Litigation
• Insurance Coverage
• Bad Faith Litigation

A civil defense background is preferred, but attorneys with transferable civil litigation experience are encouraged to apply.

What Will Make You Successful

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Florida and membership in good standing with The Florida Bar.
• 1–2 years of litigation experience preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage an active litigation caseload and multiple competing deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with Practice Group Leaders and other attorneys.
• Professional judgment, initiative, and a commitment to providing high-quality legal work.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple matters and priorities in a fast-paced litigation environment.

At Banker Lopez Gassler, you'll have the opportunity to develop your litigation practice within an established Florida law firm while working alongside experienced attorneys across a variety of practice areas.

Our attorneys handle meaningful litigation matters involving Insurance Defense, General Trial, Products Liability, Appellate, Workers’ Compensation, and other areas of civil litigation.

You'll join a firm that values collaboration, professional development, strong client relationships, and long-term career growth.

Our Benefits Include:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Profit Sharing
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• And more

Banker Lopez Gassler is a full-service Florida law firm headquartered in Tampa with offices in St. Petersburg, Fort Myers, Orlando, Tallahassee, Fort Lauderdale, and Ocala.

Banker Lopez Gassler is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.