Litigation Associate - Construction Defect

Burg Simpson; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Burg Simpson's Construction Defect Department in Tampa, FL seeks an experienced Litigation Associate to manage a caseload from intake through resolution, conducting research, drafting motions, briefs, and pleadings, and taking depositions.

You will participate in discovery, motion practice, arbitration or trial preparation, and actively contribute to arbitration or trial preparations.

Qualifications

• Progressive litigation experience in construction, construction defect or complex commercial litigation.
• Active license to practice law in Florida and admission to federal court.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills to produce persuasive legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of construction defect matters from intake through resolution.
• Conduct legal research, draft and argue motions, briefs and pleadings, and take depositions.
• Participate in discovery, motion practice, and arbitration or trial preparation.
• Actively prepare and participate in arbitration or trial.

Skills

Litigation experience

Construction defect

Complex litigation

Legal research

Education

Florida bar license

Job description

# Litigation Associate - Construction DefectTampa, FL 33602; Sarasota, FL 34236## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeCategoryLegal## DescriptionBurg Simpson's Construction Defect Department skillfully handles dozens of complex construction defect cases and has earned a nationwide reputation for holding negligent parties accountable. Our construction defect attorneys collaborate with senior attorneys, other associates and legal staff in developing case management strategies for complex construction defect issues.Responsibilities of the position include:* Managing a caseload of construction defect matters from intake through resolution* Conduct legal research, draft and argue motions, briefs and pleadings, and taking depositions* Take an active role in discovery, motion practice, and arbitration or trial preparation* Actively prepare and participate in arbitration or trial## QualificationsRequirements of the position include:* Progressive litigation experience in the area of construction, construction defect or complex commercial litigation* Active license to practice law in the State of Florida and admission to practice in federal court* Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, with the ability to produce thoughtful and persuasive legal documents* Comfortable managing a full litigation caseload, working collaboratively, and delivery high-quality service to clients* First chair trial or arbitration experience with knowledge of trial and hearing procedures is preferred, but not required