Job Summary A well-established law firm in Tampa, FL is seeking an Associate Attorney with commercial and business litigation experience to join its growing legal team. This direct hire opportunity is ideal for a litigation attorney who wants to manage meaningful cases, work closely with experienced legal professionals, and contribute in a collaborative, client-focused environment. This Associate Attorney role offers exposure to a diverse caseload involving commercial litigation, business disputes, civil litigation, contract matters, insurance litigation, and property-related litigation. The firm offers a stable professional setting with supportive leadership, strong teamwork, and the opportunity to further develop litigation strategy, courtroom experience, client advisory skills, and long-term career growth. Key Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and business litigation matters from case inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, legal memoranda, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research, analyze complex issues, and provide strategic case recommendations.
• Take and defend depositions, attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Prepare clients and witnesses for depositions, hearings, and trial proceedings.
• Track litigation deadlines, manage case schedules, and coordinate with attorneys and legal staff to keep matters moving efficiently. Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation:

  $100,000 to $140,000+ base salary per year.
• Bonus opportunity available.
• Higher compensation may be available for the right candidate.

• Location:

  Tampa, FL 33606.
• Employment type: Direct hire. Required Qualifications and Skills
• Handle commercial, business, and civil litigation matters through all phases of the case lifecycle.
• Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal memoranda.
• Develop litigation strategies through legal research, case analysis, and client communication.
• Represent clients in depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Active Florida Bar license required.
• Minimum of 2 years of litigation experience required.
• Experience with commercial litigation, business litigation, civil litigation, contract disputes, insurance litigation, or property litigation.
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage client relationships professionally.
• Ability to manage multiple cases, competing priorities, and litigation deadlines.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, professional, and proactive. Preferred Qualifications
• Prior experience handling commercial litigation and business litigation matters in a law firm environment.
• Experience with contract disputes, insurance litigation, property litigation, or complex civil litigation.
• Deposition, mediation, arbitration, hearing, or trial preparation experience.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys, paralegals, and legal support staff.

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