Job Description

Our Tampa office is a genuine trial shop - associates argue motions, defend depositions, and sit at counsel table within their first year. If you want hands-on litigation experience at a premier multi-office defense firm (not document review), this role is built for you. What you'll do

Own a caseload of complex civil defense files from inception through trial preparation, working with a high degree of independence
Draft and argue substantive motions - including motions for summary judgment - before Florida state and federal courts
Conduct and defend depositions of plaintiffs, fact witnesses, and expert witnesses
Lead written discovery strategy: draft requests, responses, and objections tailored to each case's risk profile
Represent clients at hearings, mediations, and arbitrations with partner oversight and mentorship
Serve as a strategic point of contact for corporate clients and insurance claims adjusters, delivering clear case assessments and settlement recommendations
Collaborate with senior trial partners on jury trial preparation, including witness outlines and trial briefs

What you need

Active Florida Bar membership in good standing
Three plus years of civil litigation experience, with meaningful exposure to defense-side matters
Demonstrated legal writing ability: briefs, motions, and memoranda that partners want to file
Hands-on deposition experience (taking or defending)

Nice to have

Prior background in insurance defense, general liability, product liability, or commercial casualty
Experience managing a litigation file from case assignment through trial or resolution

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