Construction Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a dynamic Construction Litigation Associate in Tampa, FL. This role involves managing complex construction-related disputes, providing expert legal counsel, and advocating for clients in construction projects and contractual disagreements. The position offers an opportunity to work on high-stakes cases and collaborate with seasoned professionals.

Duties

• Manage all phases of construction litigation, including pre-trial discovery and settlement negotiations.
• Draft and review legal documents such as pleadings, contracts, and motions.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research using LexisNexis and Westlaw.
• Prepare for court depositions and analyze witness testimonies.
• Advocate for clients through legal motions and court appearances.
• Collaborate with clients to provide strategic advice and communicate case developments.
• Maintain meticulous case management records.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in relevant jurisdiction.
• Experience in construction law or general & commercial litigation.
• Strong knowledge of procedural law and legal drafting techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Active bar admission.

Skills

• Complex legal research and drafting.
• Client communication and negotiation.
• Trial preparation and legal motion drafting.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on high-stakes cases.
• Collaboration with seasoned professionals.
• Development across diverse legal disciplines.

With over a century of collective experience representing clients, this law firm provides high quality representation. Their areas of practice include medical malpractice, transportation litigation, workers compensation, public entity defense, insurance defense litigation, construction litigation, and general civil litigation. Their offices are located in Florida and Louisiana.