Tampa Construction Litigation Associate

Orion Placement; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Employer, based in Tampa, seeks an experienced construction litigator to join its sophisticated practice. You will work directly with partners on construction litigation, contract, licensing, and advisory matters, drafting pleadings and memos, and supporting depositions and trials.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of construction‑focused commercial litigation, strong drafting and research skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters with attention to detail in a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Active Florida Bar member with 4+ years of construction law experience at a law firm.
• Proven ability to draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and trial support.
• Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills; detail-oriented and able to manage multiple matters.

Responsibilities

• Support partners on construction litigation, contract, licensing, and advisory matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, legal memoranda, contracts, and client correspondence.
• Conduct legal research involving case law, statutes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Handle discovery, deposition preparation, client communications, and trial support.
• Manage deadlines and multiple matters with professionalism and focus.
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients on construction disputes and strategy.

Skills

Litigation

Drafting

Legal Research

Oral Advocacy

Detail-oriented

Case Management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission: Florida

Job description

Confidential Employer, based in Tampa, seeks an experienced construction litigator to join its sophisticated practice. You will work directly with partners on construction litigation, contract, licensing, and advisory matters, drafting pleadings and memos, and supporting depositions and trials.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of construction‑focused commercial litigation, strong drafting and research skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters with attention to detail in a collaborative,