Job Description
Construction Litigation Associate
Location: Tampa, FL
PQE: 3–5 Years
Salary: $165-180k
A highly regarded national law firm is seeking a Construction Litigation Associate to join its growing Tampa office.
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven litigator with 3–5 years of general litigation experience, ideally with exposure to construction-related disputes. The role offers meaningful responsibility, strong mentorship, and the opportunity to work on complex, high-value matters from an early stage.
The Role
You will work on a broad range of construction litigation matters, representing developers, contractors, design professionals, and other industry stakeholders in state and federal courts, as well as alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
Responsibilities will include:
- Drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs
- Managing written discovery and depositions
- Supporting trial and arbitration preparation
- Engaging directly with clients and opposing counsel
- Handling matters with increasing autonomy as experience develops
The Ideal Candidate
- 3–5 years of litigation experience (construction litigation preferred)
- Strong academic credentials
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Admission to the Florida Bar
- A proactive, team-oriented mindset with the ability to manage matters independently
- A commitment to client service and delivering high-quality work