Associate Attorney - Litigation

Jobot; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Tampa seeks a Litigation Associate with liability defense experience to take ownership of a diverse docket and work closely with senior trial lawyers. Candidates should excel in advocacy, research, and strategic case management while maintaining clear client communication and teamwork.

The ideal candidate will handle general liability, professional liability, transportation, and retail matters in a collaborative, high-performance environment with opportunities for growth and mentorship

Qualifications

• Florida Bar admission required or licensure in state of Florida.
• 3–8 years of liability litigation experience.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage a complex caseload and meet deadlines.
• Team oriented mindset with a commitment to client service.
• Maintain strong communication with clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse docket of liability cases from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs.
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic recommendations.
• Handle depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on case strategy.

Skills

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Caseload management

Team collaboration

Legal research

Pleadings and motions

Deposition/trial prep

Case strategy

Client communication

Education

Florida Bar admission

Job description

Job details

Salary: $120,000 - $175,000 per year

• Admission to practice in Florida
• Three to eight years of experience in liability litigation
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to manage a complex caseload and meet deadlines
• Team oriented mindset with a commitment to client service
• Manage a diverse docket of liability cases from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic recommendations
• Handle depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial preparation
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on case strategy
• Maintain strong communication with clients and internal teams

A bit about us

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Litigation Associate to join our Tampa litigation team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience defending complex liability matters and be ready to take ownership of cases in a collaborative, high performance environment. You will work alongside seasoned trial lawyers handling a broad spectrum of civil defense matters including general liability, professional liability, transportation, and retail litigation.

Why join us

We are a well established civil litigation firm with a strong presence across Florida and the Southeast. Our attorneys focus exclusively on defense litigation and are known for delivering strategic, results driven representation in complex liability matters.

Our Tampa office handles a wide range of civil defense cases including general liability, professional liability, transportation, retail, and other high exposure matters. We combine deep courtroom experience with a practical approach to case management, always focused on protecting our clients’ interests.

We foster a collaborative and team oriented culture where attorneys are given meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, and the opportunity to develop strong trial skills. Professional growth, mentorship, and long term career development are core to our philosophy.

Benefits

• Professional growth, mentorship, and long term career development are core to our philosophy.
• We foster a collaborative and team oriented culture where attorneys are given meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, and the opportunity to develop strong trial skills.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Background Checks

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.