Construction Defect Litigation Associate Attorney

Orionplacement; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 155,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement in Florida is seeking an experienced civil litigator to manage complex construction and property-related disputes in a full-time, on-site role. You will lead case strategy, draft motions, and coordinate with senior attorneys and experts to advance high-stakes litigation.

The ideal candidate holds an active Florida Bar license and has 3+ years of civil litigation experience, including motions and discovery.

Qualifications

• Active Florida Bar license in good standing.
• 3+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Experience handling substantive litigation assignments, including motions and discovery.
• Strong legal writing, research, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively.
• Construction defect, construction litigation, or complex commercial litigation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support complex civil litigation and construction defect matters from initial case evaluation through resolution.
• Draft persuasive pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research, develop case strategies, and analyze complex factual and legal issues.
• Participate in depositions, mediations, hearings, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys, litigation support professionals, and expert witnesses.
• Communicate with clients and help develop practical, results-driven solutions.
• Contribute to a team-oriented practice where your work directly impacts case outcomes.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Florida Bar license

Job description

Pay: $155,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Build your litigation career with an established, growing legal team handling meaningful, high-stakes construction disputes.
• Work on sophisticated, complex litigation matters with experienced attorneys who value collaboration and professional growth.
• Take ownership of challenging cases while receiving guidance, mentorship, and support from a talented team.
• Enjoy competitive, experience-based compensation and a rewarding performance bonus program.
• Make a real difference by helping property owners and communities protect their investments.

Location

We are hiring in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, and Tampa, FL, with Miami as our highest priority. These are full-time, on-site opportunities offering daily collaboration, mentorship, and the chance to work closely with experienced litigation professionals.

Note

An active Florida Bar license and 3+ years of civil litigation experience are required. We welcome candidates with complex commercial litigation backgrounds, and construction defect litigation experience is especially valued. Candidates must be comfortable working on-site.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We are an established and growing Florida litigation practice focused on delivering exceptional results in complex construction and property-related disputes. Our team combines sophisticated legal work with a supportive, collaborative environment where attorneys can develop their skills, contribute meaningful ideas, and build rewarding careers.

Job Description

• Manage and support complex civil litigation and construction defect matters from initial case evaluation through resolution.
• Draft persuasive pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research, develop case strategies, and analyze complex factual and legal issues.
• Participate in depositions, mediations, hearings, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys, litigation support professionals, and expert witnesses.
• Communicate with clients and help develop practical, results-driven solutions.
• Contribute to a team-oriented practice where your work directly impacts case outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active Florida Bar license in good standing.
• 3+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Experience handling substantive litigation assignments, including motions and discovery.
• Strong legal writing, research, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively.
• Construction defect, construction litigation, or complex commercial litigation experience preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe exceptional legal work comes from talented people working together. You will enjoy challenging cases, supportive colleagues, meaningful professional development, and opportunities to take on greater responsibility. With a collaborative team structure, experienced mentors, and performance-based bonus opportunities, we offer an environment where your contributions are valued and your career can thrive.

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Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance