Title: Construction Associate 

Location: Florida

Job Type: Hybrid

Our Client is seeking a skilled and motivated Construction Associate with 3–7 years of experience, focusing on a balanced caseload of 50% Construction Litigation and 50% Business Litigation. Must be licensed to practice in Florida and possess significant experience in construction-related legal matters, including liens, bonds, and defect claims.

This is a great opportunity for an attorney with 3–7 years of relevant experience who is licensed to practice in Florida and looking to grow within a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

If you’re seeking a more flexible environment to practice litigation, this is the firm for you.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary: $130K–$170K  based on experience

• Opportunity to work with a high-caliber legal team

• Supportive and collaborative work environment

• Comprehensive benefits, including:

  • Medical insurance

  • 401(k) with 3% employer contribution

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage litigation matters from inception through resolution, including motion practice, hearings, depositions, and trials.

• Handle construction defect litigation, lien and bond disputes, delay claims, scope of work disputes, and breach of contract cases.

• Counsel clients on Florida Construction Lien Law, Chapter 713, and applicable performance/payment bond regulations.

• Conduct and manage all aspects of discovery including e-discovery, expert retention, and depositions.

• Draft legal pleadings, substantive motions, mediation statements, and settlement agreements.

• Maintain clear and timely communication with clients and opposing counsel.

• Collaborate with experts, engineers, and consultants on technical litigation matters.

• Provide proactive, business-savvy legal guidance to minimize client exposure.

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Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active Florida Bar license.

• 3–7 years of relevant litigation experience, with a focus on construction litigation.

• Demonstrated experience handling matters involving liens, bonds, and construction defect claims.

• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.

• Proven ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines effectively.

• Trial experience and familiarity with insurance defense procedures preferred