Rising Construction Litigation Associate — Hybrid, Tampa

United Future; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

United Future, a Tampa-based AmLaw 200 firm, seeks a Construction Associate Attorney to join its Construction Litigation Practice in Tampa. This hybrid role targets a mid-level attorney ready to handle high-stakes construction disputes in a collaborative, client-focused environment.

Requirements include a JD from a top-tier law school, active Florida Bar admission, 4–5 years of substantive litigation experience focusing on construction matters, and strong writing and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academic record.
• Active Florida Bar admission in good standing.
• 4–5 years of substantive general litigation experience focused on construction litigation.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Experience handling discovery, depositions.
• Strong writing and analytical skills; client-service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in construction litigation matters, including contract disputes, defect claims, and delay-related litigation.
• Draft 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 with partners and senior attorneys on case strategy and trial preparation.

Skills

Top-tier law school

Florida Bar

Litigation experience

Pleadings & motions

Discovery & depositions

Legal writing

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

United Future, a Tampa-based AmLaw 200 firm, seeks a Construction Associate Attorney to join its Construction Litigation Practice in Tampa. This hybrid role targets a mid-level attorney ready to handle high-stakes construction disputes in a collaborative, client-focused environment.

Requirements include a JD from a top-tier law school, active Florida Bar admission, 4–5 years of substantive litigation experience focusing on construction matters, and strong writing and analytical skills.