Associate Attorney - Litigation

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

Job summary

Jobot in Tampa is seeking a dynamic Litigation Associate to join our civil defense team. You will defend complex liability matters and own cases in a collaborative, high-performance environment, working with seasoned trial lawyers on general, professional, transportation and retail litigation.

Requirements include Florida bar admission and 3–8 years in liability litigation, strong writing and oral advocacy, and the ability to manage a diverse docket while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Admission to Florida Bar.
• 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 and commitment to client service.
• Experience handling depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Ability to collaborate with senior attorneys on case strategy.
• Maintain strong communication with clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Defend complex liability matters and take ownership of cases.
• 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 client and team communications.

Skills

Liability litigation experience

Strong writing and oral advocacy

Case management

Client communication

Collaboration with senior attorneys

Education

Florida Bar admission

Job description

Advance your career in an environment that values mentorship and professional growth

Job details:

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

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.

Job Details

• 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

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