Construction Litigation Associate — Hybrid (Tampa)

Pernini Legal, Inc.; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Pernini Legal, Inc. in Tampa, FL is seeking an experienced Construction Associate Attorney to join a dynamic AmLaw 200 firm’s construction litigation practice.

Hybrid work arrangement, mid-level attorney role, with opportunity to handle high-stakes disputes and advise diverse clients. The candidate should have 4–5 years of general litigation experience focused on construction, excellent academic credentials, and strong client-service mindset.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an 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

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

Pernini Legal, Inc. in Tampa, FL is seeking an experienced Construction Associate Attorney to join a dynamic AmLaw 200 firm’s construction litigation practice.

Hybrid work arrangement, mid-level attorney role, with opportunity to handle high-stakes disputes and advise diverse clients. The candidate should have 4–5 years of general litigation experience focused on construction, excellent academic credentials, and strong client-service mindset.