Construction Defense Litigation Associate

Jobot; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

In-house continuing education credits

Job summary

A national law firm in St. Petersburg, FL is seeking a Construction Defense Litigation Associate with 3-5 years of litigation experience. The role involves managing various aspects of litigation, drafting legal documents, and providing updates to clients. Benefits include flexible working arrangements, excellent health insurance, and a collaborative team environment. Ideal candidates should possess strong legal writing and research skills. Join a firm committed to professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of litigation experience; construction defense preferred.
• Proven ability to handle multiple matters and meet deadlines.
• Professional, organized, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Handle third-party construction defense matters from inception to resolution.
• Draft motions, pleadings, discovery demands, and responses.
• Conduct court appearances, depositions, mediations, and arbitrations.

Skills

Excellent legal writing

Research skills

Oral advocacy

Ability to manage multiple matters

Collaboration

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Admission to practice in Florida

Job description

Construction Defense Litigation Associate

Construction Defense Litigation Associate: 20K Bonus Potential, 100 attorney firm, excellent benefits, 401K!

Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 per year

Location: Downtown St. Petersburg, FL

We are a national law firm with over 100 attorneys and 10 offices across the United States. We are eager to add a construction defense litigation associate to our St. Petersburg, FL office.

Why Join Us

• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Voluntary benefits: AD&D, Group Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Life, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Flex Spending Account
• 401(k) plan
• Paid cell phone and cell phone service
• In‑house continuing education credits
• Associate Bonus Program
• Employee referral incentive

Job Details

We are seeking a Construction Defense Litigation Associate (3‑5 years) to join our downtown St. Petersburg, Florida office. This position involves handling all aspects of litigation, including drafting motions, attending court appearances, conducting depositions, and working directly with clients. The ideal candidate will be a well‑organized self‑starter, capable of managing multiple matters and deadlines independently while keeping supervising attorneys and clients informed of case status. We offer a collaborative team environment and an active training program to promote professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle third‑party construction defense matters from inception to resolution.
• Draft motions, pleadings, discovery demands, and responses.
• Conduct court appearances, depositions, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Work closely with clients, providing case updates and strategic recommendations.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex litigation matters.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in Florida.
• 3‑5 years of litigation experience; construction defense preferred.
• Excellent legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
• Proven ability to handle multiple matters and meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
• Professional, organized, and able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

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