Associate Attorney

Associate AttorneyJoin a dynamic litigation team where you'll handle sophisticated liability defense matters, work directly with experienced attorneys, and enjoy outstanding growth opportunities in a collaborative, client-focused environment!A leading litigation-focused law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its growing Tampa practice. This position offers exposure to complex general liability and professional liability defense matters while providing meaningful responsibility, mentorship, and the opportunity to develop litigation skills within a collaborative and client-centered environment.Competitive salary Competitive pay and benefits Excellent work environment Opportunity to work on complex litigation matters Collaborative and supportive legal team Significant career growth and advancement opportunities Direct interaction with clients, insurance carriers, and senior attorneys Exposure to all phases of litigationManage all aspects of litigation from case inception through resolution Draft and file pleadings, motions, memoranda, and other legal documents Conduct legal research and evaluate complex legal issues Handle written discovery and discovery-related matters Take and defend depositions Prepare cases for trial, mediation, and arbitration Represent clients in court appearances and hearings Develop and execute effective litigation strategies Communicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, insurance carriers, and experts Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on case management and defense strategy Manage multiple active matters while meeting litigation deadlines Qualifications: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school 2+ years of experience in general liability and/or professional liability defense Active law license and good standing to practice law Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills Excellent communication and advocacy abilities Experience handling depositions and motion practice preferred Strong organizational and time-management skills Ability to manage multiple cases in a fast-paced litigation environmentJobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy