Construction Defect Litigation Associate (Florida)

Burg Simpson; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Burg Simpson's Construction Defect Department in Tampa, FL seeks an experienced Litigation Associate to manage a caseload from intake through resolution, conducting research, drafting motions, briefs, and pleadings, and taking depositions.

You will participate in discovery, motion practice, arbitration or trial preparation, and actively contribute to arbitration or trial preparations.

Qualifications

• Progressive litigation experience in construction, construction defect or complex commercial litigation.
• Active license to practice law in Florida and admission to federal court.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills to produce persuasive legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of construction defect matters from intake through resolution.
• Conduct legal research, draft and argue motions, briefs and pleadings, and take depositions.
• Participate in discovery, motion practice, and arbitration or trial preparation.
• Actively prepare and participate in arbitration or trial.

Skills

Litigation experience

Construction defect

Complex litigation

Legal research

Education

Florida bar license

Job description

Burg Simpson's Construction Defect Department in Tampa, FL seeks an experienced Litigation Associate to manage a caseload from intake through resolution, conducting research, drafting motions, briefs, and pleadings, and taking depositions.

You will participate in discovery, motion practice, arbitration or trial preparation, and actively contribute to arbitration or trial preparations.