Construction Defense Litigation Associate

Construction Defense Litigation Associate : 20K Bonus Potential, 100 attorney firm, excellent benefits, 401K!

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Salary : $100,000 - $150,000 per year

A bit about us :

We are a national law firm with over 100 attorneys and 10 offices across the United States. We are eager to add a construction defense litigation associate to our St. Petersburg, FL office.

Why join us?

Flexible Working Arrangements

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Voluntary benefits such as AD&D, Group Accident, Hospital Indemnity,

Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance

Flexible Spending and Dependent Flex Spending Account

401(k) plan

Paid cell phone and cell phone service

In-house continuing education credits

Associate Bonus Program

Employee referral incentive

Job Details

We are seeking a Construction Defense Litigation Associate (3-5 years) to join our downtown St. Petersburg, Florida office. This position involves handling all aspects of litigation, including drafting motions, attending court appearances, conducting depositions, and working directly with clients.

The ideal candidate will be a well-organized self-starter, capable of managing multiple matters and deadlines independently while keeping supervising attorneys and clients informed of case status.

We offer a collaborative team environment and maintain an active training program to promote professional growth. As a member of our team, the attorney will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and work closely with partners who are invested in their professional development and growth.

Key Responsibilities :

Handle third-party construction defense matters from inception to resolution.

Draft motions, pleadings, discovery demands, and responses.

Conduct court appearances, depositions, mediations, and arbitrations.

Work closely with clients, providing case updates and strategic recommendations.

Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex litigation matters.

Qualifications

J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in Florida.

3-5 years of litigation experience; construction defense preferred.

Excellent legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.

Proven ability to handle multiple matters and meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Professional, organized, and able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

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