Join BetrasKopp’s Elite Legal Team. We have an immediate and exciting opportunity for an Associate Attorney in our Tampa, Florida Office

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BetrasKopp, one of the nation’s leading peronal injury, catastrohpic medical malpractice, and complex business litiagtion law firms has an immediate opening for an Associate Attorney in our Tampa, Florida office. If you are interested and meet our qualfications and criteria, please submit a resume, writing sample, and cover letter describing your relevant experience and interest in joining our firm to kstehura@bk-laws.com

Job Title: Associate Attorney – Real Estate, Healthcare & General Civil Litigation

Location: Tampa, FL
Job Type: Full-Time

Overview

Our growing Tampa-based law firm is seeking a highly motivated Associate Attorney with 1–5 years of experience to join our Real Estate, Healthcare, and General Civil Litigation practice groups.

This position offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of sophisticated legal matters, including complex commercial real estate transactions, large-scale residential, commercial, and mixed-use development projects, commercial lending and financing transactions, healthcare regulatory and operational matters, and general civil litigation.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to assume meaningful responsibility from day one. This role provides significant client interaction, hands-on experience with sophisticated legal matters, and the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys while developing a long-term career with a growing and entrepreneurial law firm.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Real Estate & Development

  • Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, development agreements, easements, declarations, operating agreements, leases, restrictive covenants, and other sophisticated commercial real estate documents.
  • Represent developers, investors, lenders, businesses, and property owners in the acquisition, financing, development, leasing, and disposition of commercial real estate, including large-scale residential, commercial, and mixed-use development projects.
  • Conduct due diligence, review title commitments and surveys, resolve title and survey issues, and coordinate all aspects of complex commercial real estate closings.
  • Assist clients with entity formation, governance matters, financing transactions, and transactional structuring related to real estate development and ownership.

Healthcare Law & Regulatory Compliance

  • Advise healthcare providers, physician groups, and healthcare-related businesses regarding regulatory compliance, operational issues, and risk management.
  • Review and draft provider agreements, management services agreements (MSOs), professional service agreements, and other healthcare-related contracts.
  • Assist clients with responses to subpoenas, regulatory inquiries, audits, and compliance investigations.
  • Advise clients regarding HIPAA compliance, healthcare privacy issues, and applicable federal and state healthcare regulations.
  • Assist clients in identifying and mitigating legal and operational risks while developing practical business solutions.

Civil Litigation & Risk Management

  • Assist with all phases of commercial and civil litigation, including legal research, pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, mediations, hearings, trial preparation, and court appearances.
  • Manage subpoena responses, document production, discovery strategy, and related procedural matters.
  • Prepare legal memoranda, litigation analyses, correspondence, contracts, and other legal documents.
  • Work directly with clients and opposing counsel to develop practical, business-oriented legal strategies.
  • Manage litigation matters from inception through resolution while maintaining exceptional organization and responsiveness.

Client Service & Practice Development

  • Communicate effectively with clients, governmental agencies, lenders, title companies, healthcare providers, consultants, opposing counsel, and other professionals.
  • Develop and maintain strong client relationships by providing timely, practical, and business-focused legal advice.
  • Assist with the continued growth of the firm’s practice through exceptional client service, business development, and professional engagement.
  • Effectively manage multiple matters simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and responsiveness.

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
  • Active member in good standing with The Florida Bar.
  • One (1) to five (5) years of legal experience.
  • Experience in commercial real estate transactions, healthcare law, regulatory compliance, and/or general civil litigation is preferred.
  • Experience with large-scale development projects, commercial lending transactions, title and survey review, healthcare regulatory matters, subpoenas, discovery, or commercial litigation is a plus but not required.
  • Strong legal research, drafting, analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Self-motivated, organized, and committed to providing exceptional client service.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team-oriented environment.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan options.
  • Opportunities for mentorship, professional development, and long-term career advancement.
  • Collaborative, entrepreneurial work environment with direct client contact and meaningful responsibility from day one.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should submit a resume, writing sample, and cover letter describing their relevant experience and interest in joining our firm.