Construction Litigation Associate Attorney

Kubicki Draper; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Kubicki Draper seeks an associate attorney to join its litigation practice in Florida on a hybrid schedule. The role requires 3+ years of experience in Construction Defect Litigation. Strong writing and research skills, persuasive advocacy, and a client-first mindset are essential.

The candidate must be licensed to practice in Florida. The firm emphasizes work-life balance, career growth, and a comprehensive benefits package as part of its culture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Construction Defect Litigation
• Licensed Florida Bar in good standing
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Ability to provide excellent client service in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Draft/review substantive pleadings and motions
• Respond to motions and discovery
• Attend/chair hearings, depositions, mediations, meetings with clients, and negotiate settlements
• Communicate in a highly effective manner with team members and clients
• Ability to work in a fast paced evolving environment
• Must be competent & proficient in the use of Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint & Excel

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Client service

Organization

Self-starter

Education

Florida Bar license in good standing

Tools

Word

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Kubicki Draper is seeking an associate attorney interested in joining their litigation practice. 3+ years experience in Construction Defect Litigation highly desired. This role can be based out of any of our Florida offices and will be on a hybrid schedule.

• Strong legal research and excellent writing skills, as well as possess strong/persuasive oral advocacy
• Desire to excel and work your way up the ranks of the law firm
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to our clients, with a client first mindset
• Highly organized, with clear and concise communication style
• Must be a self-starter and goal-oriented with a focus on long-term career goals
• Licensed member of the Florida Bar and in good standing

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Must be competent & proficient in the use of Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint & Excel
• Draft/review substantive pleadings and motions
• Respond to motions & discovery
• Attend/chair hearings, depositions, mediations, meetings with clients, as well as negotiate settlements
• Communicate in a highly effective manner with team members and clients
• Ability to work in a fast paced evolving environment

The KD difference:

• A strong and diverse culture, true work-life balance with a fast track to career growth and development
• Family friendly environment
• Attainable incentive bonus
• Full suite of benefits including, PTO, medical insurance, 401k (with match)
• More than 15% of our staff has been with the firm over 10 years.
• Diversity - 56% of Kubicki Draper's attorneys are female. Almost half of our shareholders and executive leadership are also female and with minority representation.