Construction Associate Attorney

Orion Placement; 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

Orion Placement is seeking a construction law attorney in Tampa, Florida, offering an attractive salary between $155,000 and $190,000 per year. The role involves supporting experienced partners with significant responsibilities, legal document drafting, and collaboration on construction-related cases.

The ideal candidate has an active Florida Bar license and at least 4 years of experience in construction law or litigation. This position provides a unique opportunity to grow within a respected firm with a strong focus on construction law.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be active members of the Florida Bar.
• 4+ years of construction law or litigation experience required.
• Strong drafting, litigation, and advocacy skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support partners on litigation, advisory, and contract matters.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings and correspondence.
• Conduct legal research and manage case-related tasks.

Skills

Litigation skills

Drafting skills

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Attention to detail

Education

Active Florida Bar license

4+ years of construction law experience

Law firm experience

Job description

Job Description

Pay: $155,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a highly regarded, sophisticated construction practice handling meaningful litigation, contract, licensing, and advisory matters for construction industry clients
• Work directly with experienced partners and counsel who understand the construction space and value attorneys who can think strategically, write clearly, and move matters forward
• Step into a role with real responsibility, strong mentorship, and the opportunity to build deeper construction law expertise
• Handle a strong mix of pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, trial support, contract work, and client-facing matters
• Be part of a collaborative law firm environment where teamwork, attention to detail, and practical legal judgment matter
• Competitive compensation with strong upside for directly relevant construction law experience

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 4+ years of construction law, construction litigation, or construction-focused commercial litigation experience at a law firm.

About Us

Confidential Employer. We are a highly respected law firm with a collaborative culture, sophisticated client work, and a strong construction practice. Our team values attorneys who are detail‑oriented, practical, responsive, and motivated to do excellent work for clients in a fast‑moving industry.

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 support
• Manage 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

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is a strong opportunity for an attorney who wants to grow in a respected construction practice while doing substantive, interesting work. You will work with experienced attorneys, serve construction industry clients, and build a deeper practice in a high‑demand area of law. The team offers sophisticated matters, strong support, and a platform where a construction attorney can continue developing long‑term career value.

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Benefits

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