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Summary

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. is seeking an Associate Attorney within our Premises Liability litigation department in our Tampa area offices. This Associate will be an experienced, detail-oriented individual who will work closely with our talented attorneys providing support before suit, during litigation, and through trials.

 Responsibilities

Provide legal support to both clients and attorneys with primary focus on personal injury premises liability matters throughout the state of Florida. 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. 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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