Litigation Associate Attorney

Akerman LLP; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Akerman LLP in Tampa seeks a Litigation Associate with 3 to 4 years of civil litigation experience. The candidate will handle federal and state court filings, participate in court appearances, and oversee depositions, discovery and motions.

A Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school and membership in The Florida Bar are required. Ideal candidates possess strong legal research, writing and analytical skills and show diligence, professionalism and the ability to work in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of civil litigation experience is required.
• Experience preparing federal and state court filings is preferred.
• Must be a member of The Florida Bar.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal and state court filings.
• Appear in court as needed.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Manage discovery and motions.

Skills

Civil litigation

Court appearances

Depositions

Legal research

Legal writing

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

The Tampa office of Akerman LLP seeks a Litigation Associate with 3 to 4 years of experience in civil litigation. Experience preparing federal and state court filings, handling court appearances, taking and defending depositions, managing discovery and motions is preferred. The ideal candidate will have excellent legal research, writing and analytical skills, as well as federal and state court experience and/or clerkship experience. Must possess a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school and be a member of The Florida Bar.

About the Firm

Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the country’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers in 24 offices throughout the United States. To learn more about our firm, please visit us at www.akerman.com.

Firm Recognitions

• Top 100 U.S. Law Firms (The American Lawyer)
• Among the Most Innovative Law Firms (Financial Times)
• Ranked among 100 Most Prestigious U.S. Law Firms (Vault)
• Ranked among the Top Large Law Firms for Diversity (Law360)
• Ranked among the Top 30 Large Law Firms for Gender Equity (Law360)

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can reach their full potential, no matter their race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation or genetic makeup.

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