Construction Defect Litigation Associate: Own Your Caseload

Orion Placement; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate bonus

Health insurance

401(k)

In-office onboarding

Job summary

Orion Placement seeks a dedicated attorney for a full-time, in-office construction defect litigation role in downtown Jacksonville, Florida. You will own your caseload from intake through resolution, operating with independence within a collaborative team environment.

Applicants must hold an active Florida Bar license and a J.D. from an accredited law school, with a minimum of 3 years of substantive construction defect experience.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active Florida Bar license.
• Minimum 3 years of substantive construction defect litigation experience.
• Ability to manage cases independently.
• Strong written and oral advocacy.
• Experience with ProLaw or similar case management software (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a construction defect litigation caseload from intake through resolution.
• Develop and execute litigation strategy across construction defect matters.
• Draft and file motions, pleadings, discovery, orders, and other documents.
• Conduct depositions, hearings, mediations, and other proceedings.
• Collaborate with the litigation team and communicate with clients.
• Maintain organization across an active docket.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, co-counsel, and opposing counsel.

Skills

Advocacy

Organizational skills

Deadline management

Autonomy

Team collaboration

ProLaw experience

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Tools

ProLaw

Job description

Orion Placement seeks a dedicated attorney for a full-time, in-office construction defect litigation role in downtown Jacksonville, Florida. You will own your caseload from intake through resolution, operating with independence within a collaborative team environment.

Applicants must hold an active Florida Bar license and a J.D. from an accredited law school, with a minimum of 3 years of substantive construction defect experience.