Civil Litigation Attorney

Jobot; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Partnership track

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

PTO & holidays

CLE & development

Job summary

Jobot seeks an experienced Attorney to join our Tampa office with strong civil defense experience. The role offers a flexible hybrid schedule and a clear track to partnership.

Salary ranges from $135,000 to $175,000 per year, with comprehensive benefits, and an expedited path to partnership for high-performing attorneys in a collaborative, mentorship-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active Florida Bar in good standing.
• Prior civil defense / insurance defense litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil defense litigation from strategy to trial preparation.
• Oversee associates and mentor on case management and litigation techniques.
• Serve as primary contact for clients, insurers, and co-counsel.
• Participate in business development and firm growth initiatives.

Skills

Civil defense litigation

Mentorship

Business development

Client management

Trial preparation

Leadership

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor from accredited law school

Job description

Position Summary

Flexible Hybrid Schedule | High Salary | Clear Track to Partner

Salary: $135,000 - $175,000 per year

We are a respected civil defense law firm with offices throughout Florida and the southeastern United States. Our attorneys handle high-exposure litigation for national insurers, healthcare providers, and corporations across a wide range of practice areas. We take pride in fostering a culture of mentorship, collaboration, and professional advancement, providing clear paths to partnership for high-performing attorneys.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Expedited partnership track (approximately one year)
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with firm match
• Paid time off and firm holidays
• Continuing legal education and professional development support

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced Attorney to join our Tampa office. The ideal candidate will bring strong civil defense experience and a proven ability to manage complex cases independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of civil defense litigation, including case strategy, discovery, motion practice, depositions, and trial preparation
• Oversee associates and provide mentorship and guidance on case management and litigation techniques
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients, insurers, and co-counsel
• Participate in business development and firm growth initiatives

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active member of the Florida Bar in good standing
• Prior litigation experience, ideally in insurance defense, general liability, medical malpractice, construction defect
• Strong leadership skills with demonstrated success handling cases independently
• Excellent communication, analytical, and trial preparation skills

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