Construction Litigation Associate Attorney | Greater Autonomy & Case Ownership

OpusLex Partners; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

OpusLex Partners in Orlando is seeking a Construction Litigation Associate Attorney with 3+ years of experience to join a lean, collaborative team. You will work directly with experienced construction litigators, manage complex disputes, and build a marketable specialty within a sophisticated commercial litigation practice.

The practice represents contractors, owners, architects, subcontractors, and other construction clients.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation experience
• Strong writing, research, and advocacy skills
• Construction litigation experience preferred, but not required; training and mentorship provided

Skills

Litigation experience

Commercial litigation

Writing skills

Research skills

Job description

If you're a construction litigator looking for greater autonomy, meaningful responsibility, and the opportunity to take ownership of your cases, this is a rare opportunity to join a lean, collaborative team in Orlando.

Our client, an established Orlando litigation boutique, is seeking a Construction Litigation Associate Attorney with 3+ years of experience to join its team. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with experienced construction litigators, take an active role in managing complex disputes, and build a highly marketable specialty within a sophisticated commercial litigation practice.

The practice represents general contractors, owners, architects, subcontractors, suppliers, and other construction industry clients in complex commercial disputes. You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of cases while receiving direct mentorship from two highly regarded construction litigators.

Highlights:

• Work directly with two Orlando partners recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction
• Develop a specialized construction litigation practice while handling sophisticated commercial disputes
• Construction litigation experience preferred, but not required. Training and mentorship provided
• Take on meaningful responsibility and ownership of cases early
• $150,000-$200,000 compensation, a true 1,850-hour billable requirement, and bonus opportunities above that threshold
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture with a clear partnership track

What they're looking for:

• 3+ years of litigation experience
• Commercial litigation experience required
• Construction litigation experience preferred, but not required
• Strong writing, research, and advocacy skills
• Excellent academic credentials preferred
• Motivated attorney looking for significant responsibility and long-term career growth