Overview In this role you will be a mid-level associate in a prominent AmLaw 200 construction litigation practice, handling meaningful disputes for a diverse client base. You will work closely with partners to develop strategy, draft sophisticated litigation documents, and manage discovery and depositions. The position offers collaboration, mentorship, and a path to growth within a client-focused environment. This role appeals to you if you want to deepen construction expertise and make an impact on outcomes for high-stakes cases.
Compensation / Benefits- Profit-sharing potential
- Discretionary bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package
- 401(k) and retirement plans
- Paid parental leave
- Domestic partner benefits
Responsibilities- 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
Key requirements- JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
- Active Bar Admission in Florida, in good standing
- 5-7 years of substantive construction litigation experience, with a focus on personal injury matters
- 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
- client-service mindset
- interpersonal and communication abilities
- team collaboration
- legal writing
- discovery management
- depositions
