Construction Litigation Attorney

Randstad USA; Tampa (FL); Sur place; USD 145 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Work hour bonus

Discretionary bonus

Annual reviews

Balanced billable hours

Résumé du poste

A premier law firm in Tampa, Florida seeks a Construction Litigation Attorney with 4+ years of focused experience to handle high-stakes disputes. The role emphasizes independent case management, strong advocacy, and collaboration with a dynamic litigation team.

Qualified candidates will hold an active Florida Bar license, a solid academic record, and proven ability to manage complex construction-related civil litigation from intake to appeal.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of construction law and civil litigation experience.
• Active Florida Bar license in good standing.
• Strong academic background from an accredited law school.
• Excellent oral advocacy and writing skills.

Responsabilités

• Independently manage construction litigation files from intake through discovery, motions, mediation, trial or appeal.
• Draft pleadings, motions, memoranda, discovery requests and briefs.
• Prepare discovery responses and depose lay and expert witnesses.
• Represent clients in state and federal court hearings, arbitrations, mediations and trials.
• Collaborate with trial team and update clients and partners on progress.

Connaissances

Oral advocacy

Legal writing

Interpersonal communication

Independent litigation management

Formation

Juris Doctor (JD)

Description du poste

A premier law firm is seeking a qualified Construction Litigation Attorney with 4+ years of dedicated experience to join their team in Tampa, Florida. This role is ideal for a proactive attorney who thrives in a collaborative environment and possesses the confidence to independently manage complex construction litigation matters.

Key Highlights & Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: $145,000 – $180,000 (Based on Experience)
• Bonus Structure:
• Work hour bonus starting at 1,950 billable hours (increasing in 50-hour increments)
• Discretionary bonus eligibility
• Annual review of base compensation
• Balanced Billable Requirement: Reasonable 1,850 billable hours requirement
• Career Growth: Direct hire opportunity handling high-stakes litigation with a dynamic caseload

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage construction litigation files from initial client intake through discovery, motion practice, mediation, trial, or appeal.
• Draft high-quality pleadings, dispositive motions, legal memoranda, discovery requests, and briefs.
• Prepare written discovery responses and conduct and defend depositions of lay and expert witnesses.
• Represent clients in state and federal court hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and trial proceedings.
• Collaborate seamlessly as part of a trial team while keeping clients and practice group leaders informed on case progress.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 4 years of legal experience focused specifically on construction law and construction-related civil litigation representing contractors (e.g., construction liens, contract disputes). (Required)
• Bar Admission: Active license to practice law in Florida and in good standing with the Florida Bar.
• Education: Strong academic background from an accredited law school.
• Skills: Exceptional oral advocacy, legal writing, interpersonal communication, and strong independent litigation management capabilities.