Construction Litigation Associate – Hybrid (Tampa)

Talent With Heart; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent With Heart, a Tampa-based firm, is seeking a mid-level Associate Attorney to join its Construction Litigation Practice. The role focuses on high-stakes disputes, with opportunities to work directly with partners and a diverse client base in a collaborative environment.

Candidates should have a JD from a top-tier law school, Florida Bar admission, 4–5 years of general litigation experience in construction, and strong drafting, discovery, and deposition skills.

Qualifications

• JD from top-tier law school with excellent academic record.
• Active Florida Bar admission 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 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

Legal writing

Discovery & depositions

Client service

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Florida Bar Admission

Job description

Talent With Heart, a Tampa-based firm, is seeking a mid-level Associate Attorney to join its Construction Litigation Practice. The role focuses on high-stakes disputes, with opportunities to work directly with partners and a diverse client base in a collaborative environment.

Candidates should have a JD from a top-tier law school, Florida Bar admission, 4–5 years of general litigation experience in construction, and strong drafting, discovery, and deposition skills.