Construction Litigation Associate - Hybrid, Growth & Impact

The Recruiting Hive; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AmLaw 200 Law Firm in Tampa seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Construction Litigation Practice. The role targets mid-level attorneys eager to handle high-stakes disputes, draft complex documents, and manage discovery, with a clear path to growth in a collaborative environment.

The candidate should have a JD from a top-tier law school, active Florida bar admission, and 4–5 years of substantial litigation experience specializing in construction matters. Hybrid work arrangement in Tampa.

Qualifications

• JD from top-tier law school with excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in Florida, in good standing
• 4–5 years of substantive general litigation experience with a focus on construction litigation
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda
• Experience handling discovery processes and depositions
• Excellent legal writing and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities with a client-service mindset
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in construction litigation matters, including contract disputes, defect claims, and delay-related litigation
• Draft sophisticated litigation-related documents with precision and strategic insight
• Manage discovery, including document review, depositions, and expert witness coordination
• Conduct legal research and case analysis to develop effective litigation strategies
• Work closely with partners and senior attorneys on case strategy and trial preparation

Skills

Litigation experience

Construction litigation

Legal writing

Client service

Team collaboration

Oral communication

Deposition handling

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Active Bar Admission in Florida

Job description

AmLaw 200 Law Firm in Tampa seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Construction Litigation Practice. The role targets mid-level attorneys eager to handle high-stakes disputes, draft complex documents, and manage discovery, with a clear path to growth in a collaborative environment.

The candidate should have a JD from a top-tier law school, active Florida bar admission, and 4–5 years of substantial litigation experience specializing in construction matters. Hybrid work arrangement in Tampa.