Construction Litigation Associate – Hybrid, Tampa

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

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Ridgemont Resources, Inc. in Tampa seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Construction Litigation Practice. The role offers hybrid work in a prominent AmLaw 200 firm and exposure to high-stakes disputes in a client-focused environment.

The candidate will have 4–5 years of substantive litigation experience, an active Florida Bar license, and strong drafting, discovery, and trial preparation skills. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are provided.

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

Top-tier JD

Florida Bar admission

Construction litigation

Litigation drafting (pleadings,motions

Discovery & depositions

Legal writing & analysis

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

Ridgemont Resources, Inc. in Tampa seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Construction Litigation Practice. The role offers hybrid work in a prominent AmLaw 200 firm and exposure to high-stakes disputes in a client-focused environment.

The candidate will have 4–5 years of substantive litigation experience, an active Florida Bar license, and strong drafting, discovery, and trial preparation skills. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are provided.