Construction Associate

A nationally recognised law firm is seeking a Construction Associate to join its established Tampa practice. The successful attorney will represent owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors and other construction-industry clients in sophisticated disputes arising from commercial and residential projects. This is a strong opportunity for a construction litigator looking to develop within a dedicated national construction practice while taking meaningful responsibility for cases and client relationships. The Role The attorney will handle matters including: Breach of contract disputes. Delay and disruption claims. Payment bond claims. Real property disputes arising from development projects. Drafting pleadings and substantive motions. Taking and defending depositions. Working with expert witnesses. Preparing matters for mediation, arbitration and trial. Advising contractors, developers, owners and other construction clients. The Candidate Candidates should have: 4–5 years of litigation experience. Meaningful construction-law or construction-litigation experience. Experience with construction contracts and disputes. Strong written advocacy and legal research skills. Discovery and deposition experience. Experience managing cases with an appropriate degree of independence. Excellent organisational and communication skills. Strong client-service capabilities. A JD from an accredited US law school. Why Consider This Opportunity? Employer-published base salary of $175,000 – $180,000. Dedicated national construction practice. Sophisticated commercial and residential construction matters. Exposure to owners, developers, contractors and subcontractors. Direct client interaction. Opportunity to develop specialist construction expertise. Strong long-term career-development opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr