Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Litigation Attorney in Tampa, FL, with 2-3 years of experience to join its litigation team. The candidate will engage in diverse litigation matters, including construction disputes, while collaborating with partners and senior attorneys. This position offers growth opportunities and mentorship from a senior partner.

Duties

• Handle all aspects of litigation, including legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and trial participation.
• Attend court hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials.
• Assist in the management and strategy of complex litigation matters.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients, providing guidance and managing expectations.
• Work closely with the senior partner on significant cases, while independently handling routine to moderately complex matters.
• Conduct thorough legal research and prepare high-quality written legal documents.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of litigation experience, ideally with exposure to construction or commercial litigation.
• Trial preparation or trial experience is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, especially client-facing communication.
• Ability to conduct detailed legal research and produce clear, well-written legal documents.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the Florida Bar.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and software.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Mentorship from experienced senior partners.

After opening the doors to their law firm four decades ago, this Tampa, Florida office has reopened another neighboring office. Their practice areas include administrative law, alternative dispute resolution, business and tax law, construction law, eminent domain, personal injury law, and more. Often, their cases revolve around private property, private property's rights, health care, land use, offsite advertising/billboard, arbitration mediation, contractor and design, and more.