Litigation Associate – Tampa, FL

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

Job summary

Hahn Loeser & Parks seeks a litigation associate in Tampa with 3-5 years of commercial litigation experience, including managing discovery, researching and writing persuasive motions and briefs to support trial teams. This on-site role collaborates with experienced trial attorneys from early case strategy through trial preparations.

Qualified candidates will have strong research, writing, analytical skills and experience with discovery, depositions, and related motions.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of commercial litigation experience, including discovery management and persuasive motions.
• Experience drafting memoranda, motions, pleadings, and taking/defending depositions.
• Mediation/arbitration experience is a plus.
• Excellent research, analytical and legal writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Work as a litigation associate in Tampa, supporting trial attorneys.
• Handle discovery tasks, develop case strategy and discovery through trial prep.
• Research and draft motions and briefs for hearings and trials.
• Participate in depositions and related proceedings.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Discovery management

Motions & briefs

Oral advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

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. Thisisan on-sitepositionbasedoutofour Tampaoffice.

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.