Hybrid Construction Litigation Associate - Growth Practice

Sora Resource Group; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Not disclosed law firm in Tampa is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Construction Litigation Practice. This hybrid role offers exposure to high-stakes disputes and a platform to develop trial-ready skills alongside experienced partners.

The successful candidate will handle pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal memoranda, while building a client-focused practice and contributing to strategy and case analysis.

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

Discovery & depositions

Pleadings & motions

Client service mindset

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Not disclosed law firm in Tampa is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Construction Litigation Practice. This hybrid role offers exposure to high-stakes disputes and a platform to develop trial-ready skills alongside experienced partners.

The successful candidate will handle pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal memoranda, while building a client-focused practice and contributing to strategy and case analysis.