Associate Attorney – Construction Defect Litigation

Orion Placement; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate bonus

Health insurance

401(k)

In-office onboarding

Job summary

Orion Placement seeks a dedicated attorney for a full-time, in-office construction defect litigation role in downtown Jacksonville, Florida. You will own your caseload from intake through resolution, operating with independence within a collaborative team environment.

Applicants must hold an active Florida Bar license and a J.D. from an accredited law school, with a minimum of 3 years of substantive construction defect experience.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active Florida Bar license.
• Minimum 3 years of substantive construction defect litigation experience.
• Ability to manage cases independently.
• Strong written and oral advocacy.
• Experience with ProLaw or similar case management software (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a construction defect litigation caseload from intake through resolution.
• Develop and execute litigation strategy across construction defect matters.
• Draft and file motions, pleadings, discovery, orders, and other documents.
• Conduct depositions, hearings, mediations, and other proceedings.
• Collaborate with the litigation team and communicate with clients.
• Maintain organization across an active docket.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, co-counsel, and opposing counsel.

Skills

Advocacy

Organizational skills

Deadline management

Autonomy

Team collaboration

ProLaw experience

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Tools

ProLaw

Job description

• yStep into a well-resourced litigation practice with 40+ years of standing in Florida — a firm where your reputation grows alongside their


• sOwn your caseload from day one — this role is built for an attorney ready to run cases independently, not just assis


• tWork within a collaborative litigation team where experienced colleagues are genuinely invested in each other's succes


• sImmediate bonus eligibility on top of a competitive base salar


• yHealth insurance and 401(k) include


• dFlexible scheduling available after an initial in-office onboarding period — the firm rewards performance with trus


• tA firm deeply rooted in the Jacksonville community with a culture that values both excellence and work-life balanc

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Location: This is a full-time, in-office position in downtown Jacksonville, FL. After your initial period, day-to-day scheduling flexibility is available with approval — the firm supports attorneys who demonstrate ownership and result

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Note: Candidates must hold an active Florida Bar license and a J.D. from an accredited law school. A minimum of 3 years of substantive construction defect litigation experience is required. No relocation package is available at this ti

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Abou

t UsWe are an established insurance defense and business litigation firm with more than four decades of experience and a strong reputation across Florida. Our attorneys are recognized leaders in their respective practice areas, and our firm is known for delivering results with integrity and professionalism. We are committed to the Jacksonville community and equally committed to the growth and success of the people on our team. Confidential Emplo

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Job Descri

• ptionIndependently manage a construction defect litigation caseload from intake through resol


• utionDevelop and execute litigation strategy across a range of construction defect ma


• ttersDraft and file motions, pleadings, discovery, orders, and other litigation documents with prec


• isionConduct depositions, attend hearings, and participate in mediations and procee


• dingsCollaborate with litigation team members on case strategy and client communic


• ationMaintain strong organization and accuracy across an active d


• ocketBuild and maintain effective relationships with clients, co-counsel, and opposing co

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Qualific

• ationsJ.D. from an accredited law school (req


• uired)3+ years of substantive construction defect litigation experience (req


• uired)Demonstrated ability to manage cases indepen


• dentlyStrong written and oral advocacy


• skillsExperience with ProLaw or similar case management software (a


• plus)Self-motivated with strong organizational and deadline management


• skillsAbility to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a litigatio

n team
Why You Will Love Worki

ng HereThis is a role for an attorney who is ready to step up — and a firm that gives you the room to do it. You won't be a number here. You'll work directly with partners and shareholders at a firm that has been a fixture in Florida litigation for over 40 years. The caseload is substantive, the team is tight-knit, and the culture is built around people who take their work seriously without taking themselves too seriously. Add in immediate bonus eligibility, health insurance, 401(k), and a path to real flexibility, and this is a practice worth bu