Construction Litigation Attorney- 3647568

Job Title: Construction Litigation Associate Attorney

Location: Tampa, Florida 33606

Salary/Payrate: $110K-$150K, bonus potential, and AWESOME
benefits!!!

Work Environment: Hybrid (after minimum 90 days on-site)

Term: Permanent / Fulltime

Bachelor’s degree required: Yes; Juris Doctor degree and active
bar admission also required

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets
hired

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Construction
Litigation Associate Attorney to join its legal team. This
attorney will manage complex construction-related disputes,
provide strategic legal counsel, and advocate for clients
involved in construction projects, contractual disagreements,
commercial matters, personal injury claims, and related
litigation.

The ideal candidate will have one to five years of litigation
experience, strong legal research and writing abilities, and an
interest in developing or expanding their construction litigation
practice. This is an excellent opportunity to work on
sophisticated matters, collaborate with experienced attorneys,
and gain meaningful responsibility throughout the litigation
process.

Responsibilities:

* Manage construction and commercial litigation matters through
all phases of the litigation lifecycle.
* Participate in pre-suit investigations, discovery, motion
practice, settlement negotiations, trial preparation, and case
resolution.
* Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery requests and
responses, contracts, settlement agreements, and other legal
documents.
* Conduct comprehensive legal research using LexisNexis, Westlaw,
and other legal research platforms.
* Analyze statutes, court rules, procedural requirements, and
relevant case law to support litigation strategies.
* Prepare for and participate in depositions, including
developing questioning strategies, preparing witnesses, and
analyzing testimony.
* Assist with and attend hearings, court appearances, mediations,
settlement conferences, and trials.
* Advocate for clients through persuasive written motions, oral
arguments, court appearances, and negotiations.
* Communicate directly with clients to understand their
objectives, provide strategic advice, and deliver timely case
updates.
* Collaborate with partners, associates, paralegals, expert
witnesses, and other professionals on complex litigation matters.
* Maintain accurate and organized case records while ensuring
compliance with court rules, procedural requirements, and filing
deadlines.
* Manage multiple cases and competing priorities in a fast-paced
legal environment.

Requirements:

* Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
* Active membership in good standing with the Florida Bar.
* One to five years of litigation experience.
* Experience in construction litigation, construction defects
preferred.
* Strong understanding of civil procedure, discovery, motion
practice, and litigation strategy.
* Excellent legal research, analytical, and drafting skills.
* Experience preparing pleadings, motions, discovery materials,
and other litigation documents.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong organizational, time-management, negotiation, and
client-service abilities.
* Ability to manage multiple assignments, competing priorities,
and court deadlines.
* Experience with depositions, hearings, mediations, settlement
negotiations, or trial preparation is highly desirable.
* Proficiency with LexisNexis, Westlaw, and standard legal
technology.

Benefits:

* 401(k)
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Professional development assistance
* Bonus potential
* Opportunities for professional growth and increased case
responsibility