Lit Associate Attorney – Construct.

AppleOne Employment Services; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

A respected Florida law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney, Construction Law to join its growing Fort Myers litigation practice. This direct hire opportunity offers the chance to work on sophisticated, high-profile construction matters in a collaborative and supportive legal environment, with mentorship and meaningful case exposure.

The role targets attorneys with 3-5 years of litigation experience who thrive in a hybrid work setting and aim to build a long-term litigation career

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of litigation experience.
• Experience handling construction-related matters is preferred.
• Strong research, drafting, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex construction litigation matters, with a focus on large multi-party construction defect cases.
• Manage key phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Conduct legal research and draft motions, briefs, memoranda, correspondence, and other litigation documents.
• Collaborate with attorneys, experts, consultants, and clients to develop effective litigation strategies.
• Communicate with clients regularly and provide timely, practical legal guidance.
• Attend court appearances, hearings, mediations, and other litigation proceedings as needed.

Job description

Job Summary

A respected Florida law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney, Construction Law to join its growing Fort Myers litigation practice. This direct hire opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 3-5 years of litigation experience who wants to work on sophisticated, high-profile construction matters in a collaborative and supportive legal environment. This role offers the chance to build a long-term litigation career with experienced attorneys, strong mentorship, and meaningful case exposure. The team values professionalism, responsiveness, strategic thinking, and exceptional client service. Attorneys in this practice work closely with colleagues, experts, consultants, and clients while handling complex construction litigation matters in a hybrid work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex construction litigation matters, with a focus on large multi-party construction defect cases.
• Manage key phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Conduct legal research and draft motions, briefs, memoranda, correspondence, and other litigation documents.
• Collaborate with attorneys, experts, consultants, and clients to develop effective litigation strategies.
• Communicate with clients regularly and provide timely, practical legal guidance.
• Attend court appearances, hearings, mediations, and other litigation proceedings as needed.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $120,000 to $150,000 per year.
• Employment type: Direct hire, full-time.
• Work schedule: Hybrid.
• Location: Fort Myers, FL 33966.
• Compensation is commensurate with experience.

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