Description:
Position Overview:The Associate Attorney position is based in our Tampa office. This role is responsible for managing litigation matters across the firm's core practice areas and handling a broad range of responsibilities throughout all phases of litigation. Duties include legal drafting, discovery management (including drafting and responding to discovery), legal research, motion practice, court appearances, mediations, client and witness interviews, arbitration, and trial preparation.
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications:
- J.D. from an A.B.A. Accredited Law School, with excellent academic credentials
- Civil defense background preferred
- Must have 1-2 years of Litigation Experience in one following areas: Construction Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Products Liability, Toxic Tort.
- Ability to manage caseload and litigation staff
- Be able to work independently but also collaboratively with Practice Group Leaders
- Strong writing and oral communication skills
- Excellent research and analytical abilities
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Well-organized and detail-oriented
- Must have an active law license to practice in the state of Florida and be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Florida
