Construction Defense Litigation Associate

Construction Defense Litigation Associate

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

Location

St. Petersburg, FL

About the Firm

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.

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.

EEO Statement

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