Associate Attorney

Tampa, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

A well-established Tampa-based civil litigation law firm is seeking a Personal Injury Associate Attorney with a minimum of 5 years experience to join our dynamic and collaborative legal team. This is a full-time in-office role requiring proven litigation experience particularly in trial and mediation settings.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a diverse caseload of personal injury matters from inception through resolution.
Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis to inform case strategy.
Draft high-quality pleadings motions discovery responses and court filings.
Take and defend depositions of parties witnesses and experts.
Represent clients at hearings inspections mediations and trial.
Actively participate in settlement negotiations and mediations.
Stay current with changes in case law procedural rules and industry developments.
Collaborate with team members to ensure strategic alignment and case readiness.
Maintain accurate time records and meet billable hour requirements (minimum 150 hours/month).

Required Qualifications

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Active Florida Bar license in good standing.
At least 5 years of experience practicing personal injury law.
Must have tried a minimum of three cases.

Preferred Experience and Skills

Knowledge of insurance defense case law.
Demonstrated experience handling all phases of trial litigation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal research tools (e.g. Westlaw Lexis).
Excellent analytical organizational and time management abilities.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Proven ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
Negotiation skills with a focus on achieving favorable client outcomes.