Construction Associate Attorney

Orionplacement; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 155,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking a qualified construction law attorney based in Tampa, Florida. Candidates should possess an active Florida Bar license and have at least 4 years of experience in construction law or litigation. The role involves supporting attorneys in various legal matters, drafting legal documents, and conducting thorough legal research.

This is an on-site position and offers an excellent opportunity to work closely with a strong local team in a dynamic market, alongside comprehensive benefits including dental and vision insurance, PTO, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Active Florida Bar license required.
• 4+ years of construction law, litigation, or commercial litigation experience required.
• Strong litigation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support partners on construction litigation and advisory matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct legal research on case law and regulations.
• Work collaboratively with clients on legal strategy.

Skills

Litigation

Drafting

Research

Oral Advocacy

Attention to Detail

Education

Active Florida Bar License

4+ years of construction law experience

Law firm experience

Job description

Pay

$155,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

Location

This is an on-site role based in Tampa, Florida, offering the opportunity to work closely with a strong local team in one of Florida's most active construction and business markets.

Note

Candidates must be active members of the Florida Bar and must have at least 4+ years of construction law, construction litigation, or construction-focused commercial litigation experience at a law firm.

Job Description

• Support partners and counsel on construction litigation, commercial litigation, contract, licensing, and advisory matters
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, legal memoranda, contracts, and client correspondence
• Conduct legal research involving case law, statutes, administrative regulations, public records, court dockets, DOAH records, and construction industry standards and codes
• Handle discovery, deposition preparation, client communications, opposing counsel communications, and trial supportManage deadlines, multiple matters, and competing priorities with professionalism and attention to detail
• Work collaboratively with attorneys and clients on construction industry disputes and legal strategy

Qualifications

• Active Florida Bar license required
• 4+ years of construction law, construction litigation, or construction-focused commercial litigation experience required
• Law firm experience required
• Strong litigation, drafting, research, and oral advocacy skills required
• Experience with pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, and trial support required
• Construction contract drafting, licensing, DOAH, public records, and industry standards/code research experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple matters in a collaborative environment

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

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