Litigation Associate Attorney

AppleOne Employment Services; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney in Tampa, FL. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience, with responsibilities including managing litigation cases and drafting legal documents.

This full-time, onsite role offers significant courtroom exposure, case ownership, and opportunities for long-term career growth within a stable legal environment.

Compensation ranges from $100,000 to $120,000 annually, with flexibility for highly qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of litigation experience.
• Ability to manage commercial and business litigation matters.
• Strong understanding of courtroom procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters from case opening through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and related documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategies.
• Participate in hearings, mediations, and trials.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Drafting legal documents

Deposition skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Summary

A well-established litigation practice in Tampa, FL is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney to join its growing team in a full-time, onsite direct hire role. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 3 to 5 years of litigation experience who wants meaningful case ownership, direct courtroom exposure, and long-term career growth within a stable legal environment. The firm focuses on commercial litigation, business litigation, civil litigation, contract disputes, insurance litigation, and property litigation. Attorneys in this role will work closely with experienced litigators, legal staff, clients, experts, and court personnel while managing active matters from inception through resolution. This is a strong opportunity for a motivated Litigation Associate Attorney who values professional development, supportive leadership, teamwork, and the ability to take an active role in litigation strategy and case management.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and business litigation matters from case opening through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, legal memoranda, and related litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research, analyze complex legal issues, and develop case strategies and recommendations.
• Take and defend depositions and participate in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Prepare clients and witnesses for litigation proceedings and maintain regular communication with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and court personnel.
• Track deadlines, manage case files, and collaborate with attorneys and legal staff to support efficient case execution.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $100,000 to $120,000 per year.
• Compensation may be flexible for highly qualified candidates, with approximately $120,000+ DOE.
• Full-time, direct hire opportunity.
• Onsite role in Tampa, FL.
• Opportunity for courtroom exposure, case ownership, and long-term growth within an established litigation practice.
• For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and any statutory sick pay where required.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

AppleOne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team. AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program: https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.