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Civil Litigation Defense Associate Attorney in Jacksonville

Date Posted: 27 April 2026

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Job Description

⚖️ Now Hiring: Civil Litigation Defense Associate Attorney – Jacksonville, FL 📍 In-Office | Full-Time | Florida Bar License Required

Ready to take the lead on complex cases and work with a top-tier legal team? A well-established, multi-state defense firm is looking for an Associate Attorney to join its growing Civil Litigation Defense team in Jacksonville, FL.

This is an excellent opportunity to handle your own caseload, sharpen your trial skills, and grow your litigation experience in a supportive, long-term environment.

✨ What You’ll Do

📂 Manage your own files with autonomy and guidance from senior counsel 🔍 Analyze claims, craft strategy, and execute on defense plans 📝 Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery ⚖️ Take and defend depositions, attend hearings, negotiate settlements 🏛️ Assist with—and even lead—trials 🤝 Collaborate with clients and colleagues across multiple offices

🎯 What We’re Looking For

✔️ Licensed and in good standing with the Florida Bar (required) ✔️ 3+ years of civil litigation experience ✔️ Prior defense litigation experience strongly preferred ✔️ Strong written and verbal advocacy skills ✔️ Motivated, organized, and team-oriented ✔️ A long-term mindset and desire to grow within the firm

🌟 Why Join This Team?

You’ll be joining a team of 120+ attorneys spread across 19 offices in the Southeast. The firm offers a strong mentorship culture, real courtroom experience, and the chance to work on complex litigation with supportive leadership.

Whether you’re looking to build trial experience or deepen your civil litigation expertise, this is a place where your contributions matter—and where you can build a long-term career.

📬 Interested? Let’s Talk – Confidentially. Contact Chelsey Haibeck directly: 📱 Call or Text: 605-501-4307 📧 Email: chelsey.haibeck@gogpac.com

🛡️ All conversations are completely confidential.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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