Litigation Associate – Sarasota, FL

Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP; Sarasota (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP in Sarasota seeks a litigation associate with 5+ years of commercial litigation experience to join its Sarasota office in a hybrid role.

You will handle discovery, draft persuasive motions and briefs, conduct depositions, and work closely with experienced trial attorneys through the entire litigation process, from case strategy to courtroom proceedings.

Qualifications

• Experience handling all aspects of discovery and related investigations.
• Drafting legal memoranda, motions, pleadings, and taking/defending depositions.
• Mediation and arbitration experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage discovery from initial phases through resolution.
• Draft and revise memoranda, motions, pleadings; support trial team.
• Take and defend depositions; assist with trial preparation and strategy.

Skills

Discovery management

Motions & briefs

Legal research & writing

Depositions

Mediation/arbitration (plus)

Education

J.D. (law degree)

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 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.ThisisahybridpositionbasedoutofourSarasotaoffice.

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.

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.