Civil Litigation Attorney - Construction Law (Hybrid)

Job Description

Job Description

Your Next Career Move Could Be Your Path to Partnership.

For associates who consistently deliver high-quality work and demonstrate reliability, initiative, and strong client relationships, a clear partnership track is available .

Grow your litigation career with a Construction Law and Civil Litigation firm in Dunedin, FL. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with at least two years of civil litigation experience. A solid understanding of billable hours and time-tracking requirements is preferred. Experience in construction litigation or the construction industry is a plus, though not required. Insurance defense experience is welcomed and highly valued.

Position: Civil Litigation Attorney - Construction Law

Applicant Requirements

To be considered for the position, all applicants must :

• Be a member of the Florida Bar in good standing
• Be able to commute to the office each workday (with some remote opportunities available)
• Be able to travel as required for court appearances, client meetings, mediations, and site inspections
• Possess strong analytical, research, writing, grammatical, and communication skills

Position Responsibilities

• Manage both transactional and litigation matters
• Prepare and negotiate contracts and construction-related documents
• Prepare and enforce liens
• Conduct formal discovery
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Perform legal research and draft memoranda analyzing complex legal issues
• Draft and argue motions
• Attend hearings, mediations, and trials
• Work directly with clients and play an active role in strategy and case development

Firm Culture & Growth Opportunities

We foster a highly collaborative, supportive, and team-oriented environment , where associates work closely with attorneys and staff and gain direct exposure to clients and decision-making. This role offers a tremendous amount of collaboration , hands-on experience, and the opportunity to manage an independent caseload from inception through trial.

This position is not for the timid. The claims are often unique, complex, and technical in nature, requiring attorneys to be innovative, proactive, and creative.

Compensation & Bonus Structure

• Starting salary: $125,000 , commensurate with experience
• Amazing bonus structure , including:
• Performance-based bonuses
• Additional bonus potential tied to any book of business you bring in
• Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, accident, disability, and cancer insurance . We are a small, close-knit firm committed to long-term growth—for both our attorneys and our practice.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit a formatted cover letter (including salary expectations) and a CV , both in PDF format, to View email address on ziprecruiter.com .

We understand the complexities of navigating new opportunities in the legal space. You can trust that all employment inquiries are kept strictly confidential.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants and make hiring decisions based on merit. Recruitment, hiring, training, and job assignments are made without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, or any other protected classification. We are a veteran-owned organization and strongly encourage candidates with prior military service to apply. Cultural diversity is highly valued, and bilingual ability—particularly English/Spanish—is a significant plus.

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Clearwater, FL 33763