Hybrid Tampa Construction Litigation Associate — High-Stakes

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

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

ExcelliSearch, Inc. in Tampa, FL is seeking a Construction Associate Attorney to join its AmLaw 200 partner-led Construction Litigation Practice.

This mid-level associate will handle meaningful responsibilities, work with a diverse client base, and gain hands-on experience in high-stakes disputes in a hybrid environment. Candidates should have a JD from a top-tier law school, Florida bar admission in good standing, and 4–5 years of relevant litigation experience focused on construction matters.

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

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Client service mindset

Team collaboration

Independent working

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from a top-tier law school

Job description

ExcelliSearch, Inc. in Tampa, FL is seeking a Construction Associate Attorney to join its AmLaw 200 partner-led Construction Litigation Practice.

This mid-level associate will handle meaningful responsibilities, work with a diverse client base, and gain hands-on experience in high-stakes disputes in a hybrid environment. Candidates should have a JD from a top-tier law school, Florida bar admission in good standing, and 4–5 years of relevant litigation experience focused on construction matters.