Litigation Attorney
About The Position
RumbergerKirk is seeking an Associate Attorney with 3–5 years of civil litigation experience to join its Tampa office, with an emphasis on general liability litigation. This role offers hands-on litigation experience, direct client contact, and active involvement in case strategy and management. The attorney will take on meaningful responsibility, gain courtroom experience, and develop their practice through mentorship, collaboration, and practical learning. The position involves representing clients throughout all phases of civil litigation, from case inception through trial. The attorney will work with supervising attorneys and interact directly with clients, witnesses, experts, and opposing counsel. RumbergerKirk emphasizes mentorship, professional development, collaboration, and support for attorneys building long-term careers. The firm offers competitive compensation and a benefits package intended to support professional and personal well-being.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of civil litigation experience.
- Ability to manage cases with increasing independence and responsibility.
- Experience handling depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
- Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and a strong work ethic.
- Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Florida.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in general liability, casualty, premises liability, product liability, or complex litigation is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Represent clients in all phases of civil litigation, from case inception through trial.
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, legal memoranda, and other litigation-related documents.
- Take and defend depositions, attend hearings and mediations, and assist with trial preparation.
- Conduct legal research and analyze complex legal issues.
- Work directly with clients, witnesses, experts, and opposing counsel.
- Collaborate with supervising attorneys to develop litigation strategy and achieve successful outcomes.
Benefits
- 18 days of paid time off (PTO)
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance with firm-paid HSA contributions on select plans
- Dental and vision insurance
- Firm-paid life insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Paid parking
- Cell phone stipend
- Coverage of bar dues and CLE expenses
- Optional Aflac supplemental plans
- Access to a company-sponsored financial wellness program
- Competitive compensation
- Mentorship and professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
