Construction Litigation Associate Attorney

A law firm in Tampa, FL, is seeking a Construction Litigation Associate Attorney to manage all phases of litigation related to construction law. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in complex civil litigation and a commitment to achieving excellent results for clients.

Duties:

• Handle all phases of litigation, including fact investigation and legal research.
• Draft discovery requests and prepare legal pleadings.
• Take and defend depositions and participate in mediations.
• Communicate effectively with opposing counsel and clients.
• Appear in court for motions and pre-hearing proceedings.
• Conduct substantive work aimed at achieving favorable outcomes for clients.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in complex civil litigation, preferably in construction law.
• Must be actively licensed to practice law in Florida and in good standing with The Florida Bar.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines effectively.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and excellent benefits package.
• Generous paid time off.
• 401(k) and profit-sharing plan.
• Free parking.

This Florida-based law firm was established over 30 years ago. The firm concentrates on commercial litigation and commercial transactions. A few practice groups include bankruptcy-creditors' rights, commercial collections and real property-lending. The firm employs a fairly large team of adept lawyers. The firm has received rave reviews from a top industry publication.