Civil Litigation Attorney

Crawford Thomas Recruiting; Trinity (FL); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical

401(k) plan

Retirement & profit-sharing

Life insurance & disability

Professional development

Hybrid/remote flexibility

Modern office & tech

Job summary

Crawford Thomas Recruiting is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney specializing in construction law for a Tampa Bay area firm. The role leads complex litigation with low billable requirements, uncapped bonuses, and generous family benefits, including 100% employer-paid medical coverage and potential hybrid/remote work.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years civil litigation experience and Florida construction law knowledge, with strong writing, negotiation and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of civil litigation and/or construction law experience.
• Proven experience managing complex, high-stakes litigation.
• Florida construction law experience preferred.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, negotiation, and strategic skills.
• Ability to independently lead cases and advise business owners.
• Board certification is a plus.
• Knowledge of construction project delivery and critical path delay analysis is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex litigation from initial claims through trial, arbitration, or board hearings.
• Handle commercial construction disputes, delay claims, and other high-value matters.
• Develop legal strategies that protect clients and support business objectives.
• Advise contractors, owners, suppliers, and business leaders on legal and operational issues.
• Mentor and direct attorneys and paralegals throughout case development.
• Produce high-quality legal work while maintaining strong client relationships.

Skills

Civil litigation

Construction law

Legal writing

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Mentoring

Job description

SENIOR LITIGATION ATTORNEY – CONSTRUCTION LAW

Location: Tampa Bay, FL

Base Salary: $160,000–$220,000

Bonus: Uncapped

Experience: 7+ Years

Work Arrangement: Potential Hybrid / Remote Flexibility

Key Perk: 100% Employer-Paid Medical for Employees + Dependents

Position Overview

Our client, an AV Preeminent-rated boutique construction law firm, is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney to lead complex construction and civil litigation matters.

This role offers low billable requirements, uncapped bonuses, comprehensive family benefits, and potential hybrid or remote flexibility for the right candidate.

What You'll Do

• Manage complex litigation from initial claims through trial, arbitration, or board hearings.


• Handle commercial construction disputes, delay claims, and other high-value matters.


• Develop legal strategies that protect clients and support business objectives.


• Advise contractors, owners, suppliers, and business leaders on legal and operational issues.


• Mentor and direct attorneys and paralegals throughout case development.


• Produce high-quality legal work while maintaining strong client relationships.

What You'll Bring

• 7+ years of civil litigation and/or construction law experience.


• Proven experience managing complex, high-stakes litigation.


• Florida construction law experience preferred.


• Strong legal writing, analytical, negotiation, and strategic skills.


• Ability to independently lead cases and advise business owners.


• Board certification is a plus.


• Knowledge of construction project delivery and critical path delay analysis is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• $160,000–$220,000 base salary + uncapped bonuses.


• Low billable requirements.


• 100% employer-paid medical insurance for employees and dependents.


• 3% employer 401(k) contribution regardless of employee contributions.


• Defined benefit retirement and profit-sharing plans.


• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage.


• Fully funded professional development and legal certifications.


• Potential hybrid or remote flexibility.


• Modern office with on-site gym and advanced legal technology.

WHY JOIN?

• High earning potential with an uncapped bonus structure.


• Low billable requirements supporting work-life balance.


• Exceptional employer-paid family benefits and retirement programs.


• Lead sophisticated construction matters for businesses throughout Florida and beyond.