Construction Associate Attorney - Orlando

Pernini Legal, Inc.; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Pernini Legal, Inc. in Orlando is seeking a mid-level Construction Associate Attorney to join its expanding Construction Litigation Practice.

This hybrid role offers meaningful responsibility, exposure to high-stakes disputes, and collaboration with partners and senior attorneys in a client-focused environment. Qualified candidates have a JD from a top-tier law school, active Florida Bar admission, and 5–7 years of construction litigation experience, including pleadings, discovery, and

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academic record.
• Active Florida Bar in good standing.
• 5–7 years of substantive construction litigation experience with focus on personal injury matters.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Experience handling discovery and depositions.
• Excellent legal writing and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal and client-service mindset.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in construction litigation matters, including contract disputes, defect claims, and delay-related litigation.
• Draft litigation documents with precision and strategic insight.
• Manage discovery, including document review, depositions, and expert witness coordination.
• Conduct legal research and case analysis to develop litigation strategies.
• Work with partners and senior attorneys on case strategy and trial preparation.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation strategy

Drafting pleadings

Discovery management

Deposition experience

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Location: Orlando, FL

HYBRID

Our client, a prominent AmLaw 200 law firm, is seeking a motivated mid-level Associate Attorney to join its expanding Construction Litigation Practice in Tampa. This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level attorney to take on meaningful responsibility, work with a diverse client base, and gain hands‑on experience in high‑stakes construction disputes in a collaborative and client‑focused environment.

Candidate Profile

• JDfrom atop-tier law schoolwith anexcellent academic record
• Active Bar AdmissioninFlorida, in good standing
• 5-7 years of substantive construction litigation experience, with a focus on personal injury matters
• Demonstrated experience drafting pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda
• Experience handling discovery processes and depositions
• Excellent legal writing and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, with a client-service mindset
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in construction litigation matters, including contract disputes, defect claims, and delay-related litigation
• Draft sophisticated litigation-related documentswith precision and strategic insight
• Manage discovery, including document review, depositions, and expert witness coordination
• Conduct legal research and case analysis to develop effective litigation strategies
• Work closely with partners and senior attorneys on case strategy and trial preparation

Why Join Us?

This is an exceptional opportunity to join atop-tier construction practice with astrong reputation for handling high-stakes construction litigation. Associates in this group gain meaningful responsibility early, working directly with experienced partners and a diverse client base. The firm fosters a collaborative, growth-oriented environment that prioritizes professional development, mentorship, and long-term career advancement. You’ll have the opportunity tobroadenyourlitigation experience,deepenyour constructionexpertise, andmake a tangible impacton client outcomes.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Expected annual salary range of$160,000-$170,000, as determined by experience and market factors
• Eligibility forprofit-sharingand a discretionarybonus
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid time off; 401(k) and other retirement plans; FSA/HSA; paid parental leave; domestic partner benefits; family/dependent care leave; employee assistance program; and commuter benefits

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.