Associate Attorney at Hightower & Partners

Bodily Injury Associate Attorney (1-3 Years Experience)

Tampa, Florida (Onsite)

Must be Florida-barred and reside in or near the Tampa area.

An AV-rated insurance defense law firm is seeking a motivated Bodily Injury Associate Attorney with 1-3 years of litigation experience to join our Tampa office. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to gain hands-on litigation experience while working alongside experienced trial attorneys in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of bodily injury defense matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and reports to insurance carriers.
• Conduct legal research and analysis using Westlaw and other legal resources.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Attend hearings, mediations, and court conferences.
• Develop litigation strategy and provide case evaluations and recommendations.
• Communicate effectively with clients, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, and the court.

Qualifications

• Active membership in good standing with The Florida Bar.
• 1-3 years of litigation experience; insurance defense and bodily injury experience preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience handling discovery and drafting substantive motions.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and case management abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team-oriented practice group.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Mentorship from experienced litigators.
• Professional development and advancement opportunities.
• Supportive and collegial work environment.

If you are looking to build your litigation career with a respected and growing insurance defense firm, we encourage you to apply.