About this opportunity
Orion Placement lists this Construction Litigation Associate Attorney opportunity in tampa, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Pay: $155,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year Why This Is a Great Opportunity
Join a highly regarded, sophisticated construction practice handling meaningful litigation, contract, licensing, and advisory matters for construction industry clients
Work directly with experienced partners and counsel who understand the construction space and value attorneys who can think strategically, write clearly, and move matters forward
Step into a role with real responsibility, strong mentorship, and the opportunity to build deeper construction law expertise
Handle a strong mix of pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, trial support, contract work, and client-facing matters
Be part of a collaborative law firm environment where teamwork, attention to detail, and practical legal judgment matter
Competitive compensation with strong upside for directly relevant construction law experience
Location: This is an on-site role based in Tampa, Florida, offering the opportunity to work closely with a strong local team in one of Florida's most active construction and business markets.
Note: Candidates must be active members of the Florida Bar and must have 4+ years of construction law, construction litigation, or construction-focused commercial litigation experience at a law firm.
About Us
Confidential Employer. We are a highly respected law firm with a collaborative culture, sophisticated client work, and a strong construction practice. Our team values attorneys who are detail-oriented, practical, responsive, and motivated to do excellent work for clients in a fast-moving industry.
Job Description
Support partners and counsel on construction litigation, commercial litigation, contract, licensing, and advisory matters
Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, legal memoranda, contracts, and client correspondence
Conduct legal research involving case law, statutes, administrative regulations, public records, court dockets, DOAH records, and construction industry standards and codes
Handle discovery, deposition preparation, client communications, opposing counsel communications, and trial support
Manage deadlines, multiple matters, and competing priorities with professionalism and attention to detail
Work collaboratively with attorneys and clients on construction industry disputes and legal strategy
Qualifications
Active Florida Bar license required
4+ years of construction law, construction litigation, or construction-focused commercial litigation experience required
Law firm experience required
Strong litigation, drafting, research, and oral advocacy skills required
Experience with pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, and trial support required
Construction contract drafting, licensing, DOAH, public records, and industry standards/code research experience preferred
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple matters in a collaborative environment
Why You Will Love Working Here
This is a strong opportunity for an attorney who wants to grow in a respected construction practice while doing substantive, interesting work. You will work with experienced attorneys, serve construction industry clients, and build a deeper practice in a high-demand area of law. The team offers sophisticated matters, strong support, and a platform where a construction attorney can continue developing long-term career value.
JPC-1375
Benefits:
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Worksite address
tampa, FL, 33601, US
Who can apply
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