Employment Law Associate Attorney

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.

$70K — $95K *
Tampa, FL 33647In-Person
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • J.D. from an ABA accredited law school
  • Active member of the State Bar Association
  • Experience with wage and hour claims is preferred
  • Ability to manage a high volume of pre-litigation and litigation cases
  • Exceptional client service and communication skills
  • Self-motivated with a focus on long-term career development

Responsibilities

  • Manage cases from pre-litigation to litigation
  • Support senior attorneys on claims once lawsuits are filed
  • Prepare and file litigation documents like pleadings and motions
  • Guide clients through their case journey
  • Collaborate with expert witnesses and draft reports
  • Attend and prepare for depositions and court proceedings

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Generous paid time off
  • Paid holidays
Full Job Description
Summary

Morgan & Morgan is seeking an Associate Attorney to join our growing Employment Law department. The Employment Law Attorney will handle and support a heavy and complex caseload from pre-litigation, litigation, trial prep and trial. This opportunity can be in any of our offices in the Tampa/St. Petersburg metro area.

Responsibilities
  • Day-to-day handling of cases from pre-litigation to litigation
  • Mostly handling the pre-suit side and assisting senior attorneys once the claim files suit
  • Drafting and filing of litigation documents to include pleadings, discovery requests, discovery responses, demands, motions and memorandum
  • Guide clients through the case process
  • Interaction with expert witnesses to include conferences, drafting of expert reports and affidavits
  • Attendance and preparation for depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances

Qualification
  • Law degree (J.D. / Juris Doctor) from a fully ABA accredited law school
  • An active member in good standing with the State Bar Association.
  • A plus to have experience on wage and hour claims
  • Ability to manage high volume of pre-lit and litigation cases
  • Excellent client service and communication skills
  • Self-starter driven by long-term career goals

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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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