Job Summary

A well-established Tampa law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney to join its growing legal team. This direct hire opportunity is ideal for an attorney with commercial litigation, business litigation, or civil litigation experience who is ready to manage meaningful case work from inception through resolution.

This role offers a collaborative, client-focused environment with access to experienced attorneys, strong professional support, and the opportunity to continue building litigation skills across a diverse caseload. The firm values organization, professionalism, responsive client service, and high-quality legal work. Candidates who enjoy strategic case development, courtroom preparation, legal writing, and hands-on litigation will find this to be a strong career opportunity with stability and growth potential.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage commercial and business litigation matters through all phases of litigation, from initial case assessment through resolution.
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, legal memoranda, correspondence, and other litigation-related documents.
- Conduct legal research, analyze complex legal issues, and develop case strategies and recommendations.
- Take and defend depositions, attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials as needed.
- Prepare clients and witnesses for depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial proceedings.
- Track litigation deadlines, manage case schedules, and coordinate closely with attorneys, clients, and legal support staff.

Compensation and Benefits

- Salary: $100,000 to $120,000+ per year.
- Bonus eligibility provided.
- Higher compensation may be available for the right candidate.
- Direct hire opportunity.
- Full-time position.
- 100% in-office role located in Tampa, FL 33606.

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Handle commercial, business, and civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery documents, legal memoranda, and case-related correspondence.
- Conduct legal research, evaluate case issues, and support litigation strategy development.
- Attend and participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.

- Active Florida Bar license in good standing.
- Minimum of 2 years of litigation experience required.
- Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
- Experience managing litigation deadlines, case schedules, and multiple active matters.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong client relationship management abilities.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, professional, and able to work effectively in a collaborative legal environment.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in commercial litigation.
- Experience in business litigation.
- Experience with civil litigation, contract disputes, insurance litigation, or property litigation.
- 3 to 5 years of litigation experience preferred.
- Prior experience taking or defending depositions and participating in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, or trials.

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