Attorney

Litchfield Cavo LLP

Tampa (FL)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

A law firm in Tampa, FL is seeking an Entry-level Associate Attorney to handle defense litigation cases. The candidate should have at least two years of experience in relevant practice areas and be licensed to practice in Florida. This position offers a competitive compensation, medical and disability insurance, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

Minimum of two years of experience in personal injury, motor vehicle liability, premises liability, and general liability defense.
Additional court admissions would be a plus.
Additional court admissions would be a plus.

Responsibilities

Handle a substantial caseload involving primarily defense litigation.
Draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda.
Conduct legal research competently.
Interact directly with clients and opposing counsel.
Prepare and take depositions of parties, experts and witnesses.
Review client documents, draft case evaluations and timely status report correspondence.
Assist with and participate in mediations and court appearances.
Interact directly with clients, claim professionals, opposing counsel, colleagues and staff.

Skills

Strong legal research and analytical skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of state and federal court procedures

Proficiency with MS Office

Organization

Case management

Education

Licensed to practice in Florida

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Human Resources & Recruiting Specialist at Litchfield Cavo LLP

Litchfield Cavo LLP is a premier insurance coverage and litigation defense law firm founded in 1998 on one principle—client service comes first. Our attorneys operate out of 23 offices, serving clients in more than 35 states nationwide. Collectively, we are a resource of experienced trial attorneys providing creative and responsive service.

Our Tampa, FL office is growing and actively seeking Associate Attorneys interested in advancing their career among a team of staff and attorneys, who value and foster open and honest communication, and act with integrity and professionalism.

Litchfield Cavo offers a competitive compensation plan and an excellent benefits package in a dynamic work environment that provides substantial opportunities for professional development.

Opportunity | Associate Attorney

Litchfield Cavo seeks a well‑rounded, highly‑motivated, general liability defense attorney with a minimum of two years of experience in the following practice areas: personal injury, motor vehicle liability, premises liability, trucking, products liability and/or construction defects. Must be licensed to practice in Florida. Additional court admissions would be a plus. This is an exceptional opportunity to handle a variety of litigation cases for nationwide clients with a forward‑thinking firm.

Skills and Abilities

Proactively work independently and as part of a team;
Demonstrate strong legal research and analytical skills;
Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Show strong attention to detail with superb organization and prioritization skills;
Ability to move from case to case;
Knowledge of both state and federal court procedures;
Proficiency with MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and navigating the Internet.

Responsibilities

Handle a substantial caseload involving primarily defense litigation;
Draft, prepare and handle pleadings, motions, orders and legal memoranda;
Draft and respond to written discovery and dispositive motions;
Conduct legal research competently and with proficiency;
Prepare and take depositions of parties, experts and witnesses;
Review client documents, draft case evaluations and timely status report correspondence;
Assist with and participate in mediations and court appearances;
Interact directly with clients, claim professionals, opposing counsel, colleagues and staff.

Litchfield Cavo LLP provides an experienced support staff, current technology, ongoing training, and full‑time IT and marketing departments.

Litchfield Cavo LLP supports and encourages workforce diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Legal, Writing/Editing, and Research

Industries: Law Practice

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