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Location: Tampa, FL | Schedule: Full-time, Hybrid | Compensation: $165,000-$180,000

Overview

A prominent large law firm is seeking a motivated Associate Attorney to join its expanding Construction Litigation Practice in Tampa. This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level attorney to take on meaningful responsibility, work with a diverse client base, and gain hands-on experience in high-stakes construction disputes within a collaborative, client-focused environment.

What you'll do

• Represent clients in construction litigation matters, including contract disputes, defect claims, and delay-related litigation
• Draft sophisticated litigation-related documents with precision and strategic insight
• Manage discovery, including document review, depositions, and expert witness coordination
• Conduct legal research and case analysis to develop effective litigation strategies
• Work closely with partners and senior attorneys on case strategy and trial preparation

Required qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in Florida, in good standing
• 4–5 years of substantive general litigation experience, with a focus on construction litigation
• Demonstrated experience drafting pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda
• Experience handling discovery processes and depositions
• Excellent legal writing and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, with a client-service mindset
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team

Compensation and benefits

• Expected annual salary range of $165,000-$180,000, as determined by experience and market factors
• Eligibility for profit-sharing and a discretionary bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid time off; 401(k) and other retirement plans; FSA/HSA; paid parental leave; domestic partner benefits; family/dependent care leave; employee assistance program; and commuter benefits

Why this role

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a top-tier construction practice with a strong reputation for handling high-stakes construction litigation, offering meaningful early responsibility, mentorship, and long-term career advancement.