Construction Litigation Associate

Construction Litigation Associate

Location:

Tampa, FL PQE: 3–5 Years Salary: $165-180k

A highly regarded national law firm is seeking a Construction Litigation Associate to join its growing Tampa office.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven litigator with 3–5 years of general litigation experience, ideally with exposure to construction-related disputes. The role offers meaningful responsibility, strong mentorship, and the opportunity to work on complex, high-value matters from an early stage.

You will work on a broad range of construction litigation matters, representing developers, contractors, design professionals, and other industry stakeholders in state and federal courts, as well as alternative dispute resolution proceedings.

Responsibilities will include:

• Drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs
• Managing written discovery and depositions
• Supporting trial and arbitration preparation
• Engaging directly with clients and opposing counsel
• Handling matters with increasing autonomy as experience develops

• 3–5 years of litigation experience (construction litigation preferred)
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Admission to the Florida Bar
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset with the ability to manage matters independently
• A commitment to client service and delivering high-quality work