Associate Attorney - Insurance Defense

Hightower, Stratton, Novigrod, Costello, Uzzi & Kantor; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hightower, Stratton, Novigrod, Costello, Uzzi & Kantor, a Tampa, FL law firm, seeks an Associate Attorney with 2–4 years of litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense, and active Florida Bar membership. The role is onsite in Tampa and requires residency in or near the area.

The attorney will manage bodily injury defense matters, draft pleadings and discovery, perform legal research, take depositions, attend hearings, and contribute to strategy and case evaluations.

Qualifications

• Active Florida Bar in good standing
• 2–4 years of litigation experience (insurance defense preferred)
• Residency in or near Tampa, FL for onsite role

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, court conferences, and other litigation proceedings
• Develop litigation strategy and provide case evaluations and recommendations

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Education

Florida Bar admission

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

Hightower, Stratton, Novigrod, Costello, Uzzi & Kantor

Rolling Basis (Official)

Tampa, FL

$95,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

Active membership in good standing with The Florida Bar; 2–4 years of litigation experience (insurance defense experience preferred); reside in or near the Tampa area

Law Firm Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Contextual Overview

An AV-rated insurance defense law firm, Hightower, Stratton, Novigrod, Costello, Uzzi & Kantor, is seeking an Associate Attorney for its Tampa, FL office. This role focuses on insurance defense and bodily injury litigation matters, offering candidates opportunities for increased courtroom and trial exposure.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Active membership in good standing with The Florida Bar.
• 2–4 years of litigation experience (insurance defense experience preferred).
• Must reside in or near the Tampa, FL area for this onsite role.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• 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, court conferences, and other litigation proceedings.
• Develop litigation strategy and provide case evaluations and recommendations.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Base Pay Range: $95,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr (commensurate with skills and experience)

Mode: Onsite (Tampa, Florida)