Overview
Litigation Associate Attorney Jobs in Sarasota, Florida, USA at Morgan & Morgan
At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we’re their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights. Our over 6,000 employees are all united by one mission:
For the People.
Summary
Morgan & Morgan, P.A. is seeking an Associate Attorney within our Personal Injury litigation department in our Tampa area offices. The ideal candidate will be an experienced, detail-oriented individual who will work closely with our talented Trial Attorneys providing support before suit, during litigation, and through trials. Learn and develop your litigation skills working alongside world-class litigators that are looking to mentor.
Here is your opportunity to work on the best, most impactful cases, and gain full life cycle litigation experience.
Responsibilities
Provide legal support to both clients and attorneys with primary focus on automobile accident matters throughout the Tampa area
Day-to-day handling of 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 litigation legal documents
Preparation for and attendance at trials, depositions, mediations, hearings, and other court appearances
Interact with expert witnesses to include conferences, drafting of expert reports and affidavit
Participate in settlement negotiations
Requirements
Law degree from a fully accredited law school
An active member in good standing with the Florida Bar Association
2+ years of plaintiff personal injury experience preferred
Ability to manage high volume of litigation files
Ability to work with staff, including case managers and shared service teams, who support case development.
Excellent client service and communication skills
Strong leadership skills
Self-starter driven by long-term career goals
Management of case staff experience
Superior writing and oral advocacy skills
This role reports to a senior-level trial attorney.
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Benefits
Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with our staff. For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.
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Title: Litigation Associate Attorney
Company: Morgan & Morgan
Location: Sarasota, Florida, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Counsel, Lawyer, Litigation, Civil Law)
