Construction Litigation Associate (Hybrid) – Tampa

Software Placement Group; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Discretionary bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Tampa seeks an Associate Attorney for its Construction Litigation Practice. You will handle contract disputes, defect claims, and delay-related litigation, drafting pleadings and managing discovery with precision and strategic insight.

You will conduct legal research, analyze cases, and collaborate with partners on trial preparation to develop effective strategies. The role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid schedule in Tampa, FL.

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

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication

Client service mindset

Team collaboration

Education

J.D.

Florida Bar Admission

Job description

A prominent law firm in Tampa seeks an Associate Attorney for its Construction Litigation Practice. You will handle contract disputes, defect claims, and delay-related litigation, drafting pleadings and managing discovery with precision and strategic insight.

You will conduct legal research, analyze cases, and collaborate with partners on trial preparation to develop effective strategies. The role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid schedule in Tampa, FL.