Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation Defense
Summary
Handles complex civil defense files from inception through trial prep, including motions, depositions, discovery, hearings, mediations, and arbitrations. Requires active Florida Bar membership, 3+ years of civil litigation experience, and U.S. work authorization without sponsorship.
Highlights
- Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, bar dues
- Experience
- 3+ years civil litigation; defense-side experience; deposition experience
- License Required
- Active Florida Bar membership in good standing
- Training Provided
- Monthly Associate College and ongoing partner mentorship
Job description
Associate Attorney
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter . Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at Benefits@CyberCoders.com to make arrangements.
Our Tampa office is a genuine trial shop - associates argue motions, defend depositions, and sit at counsel table within their first year. If you want hands-on litigation experience at a premier multi-office defense firm (not document review), this role is built for you.
What you'll do
- Own a caseload of complex civil defense files from inception through trial preparation, working with a high degree of independence
- Draft and argue substantive motions - including motions for summary judgment - before Florida state and federal courts
- Conduct and defend depositions of plaintiffs, fact witnesses, and expert witnesses
- Lead written discovery strategy: draft requests, responses, and objections tailored to each case's risk profile
- Represent clients at hearings, mediations, and arbitrations with partner oversight and mentorship
- Serve as a strategic point of contact for corporate clients and insurance claims adjusters, delivering clear case assessments and settlement recommendations
- Collaborate with senior trial partners on jury trial preparation, including witness outlines and trial briefs
What you need
- Active Florida Bar membership in good standing
- Three plus years of civil litigation experience, with meaningful exposure to defense-side matters
- Demonstrated legal writing ability: briefs, motions, and memoranda that partners want to file
- Hands-on deposition experience (taking or defending)
Nice to have
- Prior background in insurance defense, general liability, product liability, or commercial casualty
- Experience managing a litigation file from case assignment through trial or resolution
- Familiarity with Florida insurance coverage issues and claims-adjusting relationships
Pay & benefits
- Base salary: $115,000 - $155,000 / year, commensurate with experience
- Bonus: Performance-based bonus structure aligned with billable hour targets
- Health coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Retirement: 401(k) plan with employer matching options
- Professional development: Structured training through the firm's monthly Associate College program plus direct, ongoing mentorship from trial partners
- Additional perks: Coverage of bar dues, ongoing CLE expenses, and a monthly cell phone stipend
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter . Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at Benefits@CyberCoders.com to make arrangements.