Litigation Special Counsel - Florida

Foley & Lardner LLP; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement

Disability and Life insurance

Adoption Assistance

Backup Care for Dependents

Job summary

Foley & Lardner LLP in Florida seeks an attorney with 3 to 7 years of litigation experience to join the Construction Practice Group as Special Counsel. This full-time, non-partner track role entails handling a high volume of matters, often in arbitration, with autonomy in the office setting.

The successful candidate will possess strong legal research and writing skills, experience in discovery, motions, depositions, and some trials, and ideally background in mediation/arbitration and

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-approved law school and active Florida Bar member.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Experience in discovery, motions, depositions, and some trials.
• Experience in mediation/arbitration and construction/design defect litigation preferred.
• Ability to manage a team of paralegals and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-volume matters for the Construction Practice Group, often in arbitration.
• Conduct legal research, draft motions, and argue in court.
• Manage discovery and deposition workflows; coordinate with paralegals.
• Maintain client relations and ensure timely case management.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Discovery

Motion practice

Deposition experience

Trial experience

Mediation

Arbitration

Insurance claims

Construction litigation

Team management

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-approved law school

Job description

Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking an attorney with 3 to 7 years of litigation experience to join the Litigation Department in one of our Florida office locations as Special Counsel. This is a full‑time, non‑partner track position supporting our Construction Practice Group on single family housing matters. Attorneys in these positions are responsible for a high volume of matters and must be confident in their autonomy. Many of the cases proceed in arbitration rather than in circuit court, so the positions require individuals who are self‑motivated and stay focused in the office setting.

Our ideal candidate will have very strong legal research and writing skills and will have conducted discovery, drafted motions, argued one or more motions in court, have some deposition experience, and some trial experience. Experience in mediation, arbitration, and litigation of insurance claims, construction and design defect claims, and related matters is strongly preferred. Proven track record in settling cases. Strong organizational and time management skills required. Prior experience managing a team of paralegals and support staff beneficial.

We are seeking well‑rounded, highly motivated attorneys with top grades and excellent writing skills who are eager to learn and gain valuable experience while supporting the Construction practice group.

To be considered, candidates must hold a JD from an ABA‑approved law school and be in good standing and an active member of the Florida Bar.

The expected salary for this position is $140,000. Actual pay will be determined based on education, experience, internal pay equity at Foley, and other job‑related factors permitted by law.

Foley offers a comprehensive benefit program which currently includes

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement
• Disability and Life insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Backup Care for Dependents

Foley & Lardner LLP is an affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled.