Litigation Associate

Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP; Sarasota (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP in Sarasota seeks a litigation associate with 5+ years of commercial litigation experience to join its hybrid Sarasota office. You will work with seasoned trial attorneys across discovery, motions and briefs, and take the lead on depositions as needed.

This role emphasizes rigorous legal research, persuasive writing, strategic case development from early discovery through trial preparation, and collaborative teamwork in a dynamic, client‑focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience handling all aspects of discovery and related investigations.
• Experience drafting memoranda, motions, pleadings, and taking/defending depositions.
• Florida Bar admission in good standing.
• Mediation and arbitration experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle discovery and related investigations through to resolution.
• Research and draft persuasive motions and briefs.
• Take and defend depositions; assist with trial preparation and courtroom proceedings.
• Collaborate with experienced trial attorneys throughout the litigation process.

Skills

Discovery management

Legal research

Motions & briefs

Depositions

Education

Florida Bar admission

Job description

About The Firm

Hahn Loeser is a full-service law firm with more than a century of excellence in serving businesses, institutions, and individuals. We serve clients across a broad range of practice areas across our 9 offices in multiple states. Known for its collaborative culture, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to client service, Hahn Loeser offers a dynamic environment where talented professionals can grow their careers and make a meaningful impact. We offer our attorneys and paralegals competitive benefits, robust professional development opportunities, including in-house trainings and CLEs and strong administrative support.

About The Firm

Hahn Loeser is a full-service law firm with more than a century of excellence in serving businesses, institutions, and individuals. We serve clients across a broad range of practice areas across our 9 offices in multiple states. Known for its collaborative culture, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to client service, Hahn Loeser offers a dynamic environment where talented professionals can grow their careers and make a meaningful impact. We offer our attorneys and paralegals competitive benefits, robust professional development opportunities, including in-house trainings and CLEs and strong administrative support.

About The Role

Hahn Loeser & Parks is seeking a litigation associate with 5+ years of commercial litigation experience, including conducting and managing discovery, and researching and writing persuasive motions and briefs to join its Sarasota office. Associates in this group work closely with experienced trial attorneys and are supported throughout the litigation process, from early case strategy and discovery through trial preparation and courtroom proceedings. This is a hybrid position based out of our Sarasota office.

Qualifications

• Experience handling all aspects of discovery and related investigations, including drafting and revising discovery, and responding to and objecting to discovery disputes.
• Experience with drafting legal memoranda, motions, pleadings, and taking and defending depositions. Mediation and arbitration experience a plus.
• Excellent research, analytical, and legal writing skills.
• Florida Bar admission (in good standing).

The salary offered will be determined by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, experience level, education/training, and relevant skills. Compensation offered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Hahn Loeser is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment free from barriers and bias, where diverse perspectives and talents are valued. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate or tolerate harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.