Associate - Construction - Tampa

Shutts & Bowen LLP; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Shutts & Bowen LLP is seeking a Senior Associate for its Construction Litigation Practice Group in Tampa, Florida. The ideal candidate will have 5 to 7 years of litigation experience, particularly in complex construction disputes, and a strong presence in the courtroom.

This role demands excellent organizational skills, diligence, and the ability to work collaboratively with experienced attorneys. Top academic credentials and membership in the Florida Bar are required. This in-office position offers a dynamic environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of litigation experience, ideally with a focus on Construction matters.
• Ability to cover hearings and depositions independently.
• Experience in complex litigation.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Board Certified Construction partners.
• Handle complex, large dollar construction disputes.
• Gain responsibility, client interaction, and trial experience.

Skills

Litigation experience

Courtroom presence

Organizational skills

Diligence

Education

Top academic credentials

Member of the Florida Bar

Job description

Firm Overview

Shutts & Bowen LLP is a full service, AmLaw 200 law firm that has provided high-quality legal services to businesses and individuals for over a century. With 8 offices across Florida, Shutts & Bowen offers legal services in more than 30 practice areas to its clients locally, nationally and internationally. Shutts & Bowen’s attorneys work in an environment where they are recognized for their value as individuals, giving them the autonomy and freedom to best serve their clients.

Position Summary

Shutts & Bowen’s Tampa office is seeking a Senior Associate with 5 to 7 years of litigation experience to join its Construction Litigation Practice Group. The associate will work closely with 2 Board Certified Construction partners who represent a wide variety of clients in complex, large dollar construction disputes. The ideal candidate will love being in the courtroom and have the ability to cover hearings and depositions independently. Top academic credentials and excellent litigation skills is highly preferred. The candidate will work in a collaborative environment and must be organized, diligent, and comfortable in court. This is a great opportunity to become an integral member of a dynamic construction litigation practice where one can gain responsibility, client interaction, and trial experience. Candidate must be a member of the Florida Bar. Candidate must have relevant complex litigation experience, ideally with a focus on Construction matters. This is an in-office position based in our Tampa office.