Construction Associate Attorney

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 Dental insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr