Nationally Recognized Firm
This is a nationally recognized firm with a top-tier Labor & Employment practice that is highly ranked by leading legal directories. The firm is financially strong, operates conservatively, and has demonstrated sustained, long-term growth.
Merit-Based Compensation
Compensation is performance-driven rather than strictly lockstep after the early associate years. Associates are eligible for meaningful discretionary bonuses based on impact, quality of work, and contributions beyond billable hours. Business development efforts are recognized early, with origination credit available to associates.
Clear Path to Partnership
The firm offers a transparent and direct path to shareholder status without prolonged senior-associate holding patterns. Shareholders typically maintain their own books of business, and the firm supports entrepreneurial lawyers who want to build lasting client relationships.
Strong Tampa Office
The Tampa office is a high-performing, growth-oriented location within the firm, combining a collaborative culture with meaningful responsibility despite its relatively lean size.
Substantive Work & Client Exposure
Associates take on real responsibility early, working directly with clients on a wide range of matters. The practice is litigation-forward, goes to trial, and represents both emerging and established clients across multiple industries.
Investment in Success
There are no rigid caps on marketing or professional expenses. The firm actively invests in attorneys who are producing results and building the practice.
Note:
Hiring due to growth
Compensation is merit-based and highly competitive within the Tampa legal market. Base salary is not strictly lockstep, allowing strong performers to advance more quickly. Associates in this office are consistently among the top earners locally, reflecting the firm’s emphasis on performance and impact.
Discretionary bonuses can be significant, rewarding quality of work, client service, and overall contribution—not just billable hours. Specific compensation details are shared during the offer stage. The firm also maintains an exceptionally high offer acceptance rate, reflecting strong candidate satisfaction.
Must have:
- Experience as federal judicial clerkship
- Associate experience
- Excellent academic credentials (high GPA/top 30 law school) required.
- GPA needs to be on the resume
- Strong legal writing skills.
Prefer:
- 3 - 6 years of experience as federal judicial clerk and associate
- L&E associate experience (must at least have strong interest in L&E)
- Located or willing to relocate to Tampa for 5 days/week in-office. Barred in Florida or willing to sit for the Florida Bar Exam. Ties to/interest in Tampa, Florida
Traits to avoid:
- Pattern of job hopping (too many jobs over 4 years)
- GPA is not listed on the resume
