Associate Attorney

Min 1 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Associate Attorney - Premises Liability
Department: Litigation
Experience: 1+ years of personal injury experience preferred
Salary: Competitive salary and benefits package
Location: Tampa, Florida

Overview:

Morgan & Morgan, . is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting consumer rights. With over 3,000 employees, we are committed to fighting for the people against insurance companies, large corporations, and defective products. We are currently seeking an Associate Attorney to join our Premises Liability litigation department in our Tampa offices. This individual will have a key role in providing support to our attorneys and clients throughout the state of Florida.

Responsibilities:

- Provide legal support to clients and attorneys in personal injury premises liability matters
- Handle pre-litigation and litigation tasks under the guidance of senior attorneys
- Maintain strong client relationships and guide them through the case process
- Conduct legal research and draft legal documents
- Prepare for and attend trials, depositions, mediations, hearings, and other court appearances
- Work closely with attorneys, paralegals, and case managers to meet established KPIs
- Interact with expert witnesses and manage the release approval process
- Participate in settlement negotiations

Requirements:

- Law degree from a fully accredited law school
- Active member in good standing with the Florida Bar Association
- 1+ years of personal injury experience preferred
- Ability to handle a high volume of pre-litigation cases
- Excellent client service and communication skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Self-starter with long-term career goals
- Experience managing case staff
- Superior writing and oral advocacy skills

This role reports to a senior-level trial attorney.

Benefits:

- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Medical and dental insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off and holidays

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Morgan & Morgan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not discriminate or tolerate harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

E-Verify:

We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm your eligibility to work in the . If there are any issues with your eligibility, we will provide you with instructions on how to resolve them before taking any action, including termination of employment. Employers can only use E-Verify after you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.

Privacy Policy:

We take the privacy of our employees seriously. Here is a link to our privacy policy for more information.

In summary, Morgan & Morgan is looking for an experienced Associate Attorney to join our Premises Liability litigation department in Tampa, Florida. This individual will have the opportunity to work with talented attorneys, handle a high volume of cases, and make a significant impact in the fight for consumer rights. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees. If you are a self-starter with excellent legal skills and a passion for justice, we encourage you to apply for this position.

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Law degree from a fully accredited law school

day-to-day handling of pre-litigation and litigation tasks at the direction of and with support from senior attorneys
maintain strong client relationships while guiding clients through the lifecycle of their case
legal research and writing
drafting and filing of pre-litigation and litigation legal documents
preparation for and attendance at trials, depositions, mediations, hearings, and other court appearances
collaborate closely with attorneys, litigation paralegals, and case managers to drive team compliance with established kpis
interact with expert witnesses to include conferences, drafting of expert reports and affidavits
completion of flip-to-litigation approval for viable cases
complete turndown approvals and client calls
participate in settlement negotiations
manage the release approval process

requirements

law degree from a fully accredited law school
an active member in good standing with the florida bar association
1+ years of personal injury experience preferred
ability to manage high volume of pre-litigation cases
ability to work with staff, including case managers and shared service teams, who support case development. if e-verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact department of homeland security (dhs) or social security administration (ssa) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment

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