What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Associate - General Liability & Construction Defense position at Traub Lieberman Straus & Shrewsberry LLP?
Traub Lieberman is a national law firm with more than 90 attorneys in 7 offices across the United States. We provide a full range of services to our clients across 18 service areas. We are a firm in growth mode, and we are looking for employees interested in growing with us. We offer an exciting opportunity to be part of a vibrant, supportive, and family-friendly team.
Position Summary
We are seeking a Litigation Associate with 3-5 years of experience to join our General Liability & Construction Defense team in St. Petersburg, Florida. The ideal candidate will handle all aspects of litigation, including drafting motions, attending court appearances, conducting depositions, and working directly with clients.
Responsibilities
- Handle general liability and third-party construction defense matters from inception to resolution.
- Draft motions, pleadings, discovery demands, and responses.
- Conduct court appearances, depositions, mediations, and arbitrations.
- Work closely with clients, providing case updates and strategic recommendations.
- Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex litigation matters.
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law in Florida.
- 3-5 years of litigation experience (general liability and construction defense preferred).
- Strong writing, research, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision).
- Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Flexible Spending & Dependent Care Accounts.
- Paid vacation & holidays.
- Firm-issued cell phone & service.
- In-house continuing education credits.
- Associate Bonus Program.
- Employee referral incentives & various voluntary benefits.
- Exclusive employee discounts.
Why Join Traub Lieberman?
At Traub Lieberman, we offer a supportive, growth-oriented environment where your contributions are valued. Whether you're tackling high-stakes litigation or collaborating with top attorneys in the field, we provide the resources, mentorship, and professional development to help you succeed.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, veteran status, or disability in our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.
