Tampa Construction Litigation Associate

H.T. Prof Executive Search; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 165,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Profit-sharing

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Our client, a prominent AmLaw 200 law firm, seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Construction Litigation Practice in Tampa. This mid-level role offers meaningful responsibility, exposure to diverse construction disputes, and collaboration with experienced partners in a client-focused environment.

Requirements include a JD from a top-tier law school and 4–5 years of substantive litigation experience, with emphasis on construction law, along with strong writing and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• 4–5 years of substantive general litigation experience, focused on construction litigation.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Experience handling discovery and depositions.
• Excellent legal writing and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities with a client-service mindset.
• Ability to work 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

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

J.D. from a top-tier law school

Job description

Our client, a prominent AmLaw 200 law firm, seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Construction Litigation Practice in Tampa. This mid-level role offers meaningful responsibility, exposure to diverse construction disputes, and collaboration with experienced partners in a client-focused environment.

Requirements include a JD from a top-tier law school and 4–5 years of substantive litigation experience, with emphasis on construction law, along with strong writing and analytical skills.