Litigation Associate

Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP in Tampa seeks a litigation associate with 3-5 years of commercial litigation experience. The successful candidate will assist with discovery, draft motions and briefs, take and defend depositions, and work closely with trial lawyers through the litigation lifecycle.

Strong research and legal writing skills are essential; mediation/arbitration experience is a plus. The firm offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience handling 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with trial attorneys from early case strategy to trial preparation.
• Take and defend depositions and draft persuasive motions and briefs.

Skills

Commercial litigation experience

Discovery management

Motions & briefs

Deposition handling

Legal writing

Research abilities

Job description

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 3-5 years of commercial litigation experience, including conducting and managing discovery, and researching and writing persuasive motions and briefs to join its Tampa 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.

Qualifications

Experience handling 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.

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.