Associate Attorney at Carr Allison
Tallahassee, FLFull-timeAttorneysPosted about 2 months ago
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Carr Allison</span> is a well-regarded civil litigation firm, boasting a team of over 150 attorneys across the Southeast. Our unique philosophy of “early identification – early resolution” has earned us decades of trust and respect from our clients. At Carr Allison, our success is fueled by the collective efforts of our team and we believe that an open-door policy is essential to our continued growth. We proudly champion teamwork, collaboration, and the pursuit of excellence as cornerstones of our firm's culture. <strong>Join a team where your growth is our priority and your work truly matters.</strong></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">We are seeking an Associate Attorney to join our Tallahassee team. This attorney will work across a diverse caseload, including premises liability, construction litigation, and general liability matters such as HOA claims and employment disputes. While prior insurance defense experience is not required, candidates must have with 2–3 years of litigation experience and strong writing skills.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Responsibilities:</span></p>
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<li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: middle; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Draft discovery, motions, and other legal documents; conduct document review and case triage.</span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: middle; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Participate in depositions and motion practice early in your tenure.</span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: middle; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Engage in trial preparation, with opportunities to attend trials.</span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: middle; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Collaborate with senior attorneys on select files across multiple practice areas.</span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: middle; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Manage deadlines and follow established processes and training protocols.</span></li>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Qualifications:</span></p>
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<li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: middle; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">2–3 years of litigation experience</span> (complex litigation preferred).</span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: middle; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Exceptional writing skills.</span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: middle; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to learn niche areas of law and adapt to varied practice areas.</span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: middle; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong sense of personal accountability and confidence to handle depositions and hearings.</span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: middle; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Excellent interpersonal skills and commitment to a collaborative office culture.</span></li>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Office Culture:</span></p>
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<li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: middle; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Emphasis on teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.</span></li>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">For more information, please reach out to Smith Busby at [email protected]. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Be part of a firm that values your potential and empowers your success.</span></span></p>