Defense Litigation Attorney – Liability Defense

Australia-Employment; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid schedule

Strong bonuses

Professional development

Job summary

Jobot, a nationally recognized civil litigation firm in Tampa, seeks a Defense Litigation Attorney – Liability Defense with 2-7+ years of civil litigation experience and Florida Bar admission. The role offers a base salary of $150K–$200K+ with a strong bonus structure and a flexible hybrid/onsite schedule.

You will handle premises liability and high-stakes matters within the Liability Defense practice group.

Qualifications

• 2–7+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Insurance defense or premises liability experience preferred.
• Experience handling depositions, hearings, and motion practice.
• Strong writing, analytical, and litigation strategy skills.
• Florida Bar admission required.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload with real litigation responsibility.
• Exposure to complex, high-value litigation matters.
• Path to partnership and potential equity ownership.

Skills

Civil litigation

Depositions

Hearings

Motion practice

Litigation strategy

Education

Florida Bar admission

Job description

Defense Litigation Attorney – Liability Defense

$150000 - $200000 per year | Tampa, FL | On-Site | Permanent

Tampa, FL (Flexible Hybrid) $150,000 – $200,000+ Base + Strong Bonus Structure

A bit about us:

A nationally recognized, AV-rated civil litigation firm is seeking a Defense Litigation Attorney to join its growing Tampa office in the Liability Defense practice group. This team handles premises liability and negligence matters at all stages, including pre-suit analysis, litigation, and trial preparation.

The firm promotes work-life balance through reasonable billable expectations, flexible hybrid/remote schedules, and a positive, team-driven culture.

Attorneys also enjoy regular professional development seminars, wellness and mental health events, diversity initiatives, attorney socials, and family-friendly firm gatherings.

Why join us?

• Base Salary: $150K – $200K+ depending on experience
• Strong productivity-based bonuses
• Flexible hybrid schedule (remote + in-office)
• Manage your own caseload with real litigation responsibility
• Exposure to complex, high-value litigation matters
• Clear path to partnership and potential equity ownership
• Supportive and collaborative litigation team

Job Details

• 2–7+ years of civil litigation experience
• Insurance defense or premises liability experience preferred
• Experience handling depositions, hearings, and motion practice
• Strong writing, analytical, and litigation strategy skills
• Florida Bar admission required

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.

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.