Job Summary

A growing Tampa law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate, Commercial and Business Litigation, for a full-time direct hire opportunity. This role is ideal for an attorney with strong litigation fundamentals who wants to handle meaningful matters, work closely with experienced attorneys, and build a long-term career in a sophisticated litigation practice.

The firm offers a collaborative, professional environment with supportive leadership, strong teamwork, and the opportunity to take on significant responsibility. With three openings available, this is a strong opportunity to join an expanding litigation team focused on commercial litigation, business disputes, civil litigation, insurance matters, property litigation, and contract disputes.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage commercial and business litigation matters from inception through resolution.
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, legal memoranda, correspondence, and other litigation documents.
- Conduct legal research, analyze complex legal issues, and support litigation strategy development.
- Take and defend depositions, attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
- Prepare clients and witnesses for litigation proceedings and communicate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and court personnel.
- Manage case deadlines, maintain accurate case files, and collaborate with attorneys and legal staff on complex matters.

Compensation and Benefits

- Salary range: $120,000 to $130,000 per year.
- Compensation is approximately $120,000, with flexibility for candidates with particularly strong experience and qualifications.
- Job type: Full-time, direct hire.
- Location: Tampa, FL 33606.

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Manage commercial, business, civil, contract, insurance, or property litigation matters.
- Draft litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery, memoranda, and legal correspondence.
- Conduct legal research and assist in developing litigation strategies.
- Attend and participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.

- Active Florida Bar license required.
- 2+ years of litigation experience required, with 3 to 5 years of experience preferred for this level.
- Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and competing priorities.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and professional in client and team interactions.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a collaborative legal team environment.
- Stable career history and a genuine interest in building a long-term litigation career.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in commercial litigation, business litigation, civil litigation, contract disputes, insurance litigation, or property litigation.
- Prior experience taking and defending depositions.
- Experience attending hearings, mediations, arbitrations, or trials.
- Demonstrated longevity with previous employers and commitment to long-term professional growth.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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