What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney – Construction Defect Litigation position at Orion Placement?
Pay: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunit
- yStep into a well-resourced litigation practice with 40 years of standing in Florida — a firm where your reputation grows alongside their
- sOwn your caseload from day one — this role is built for an attorney ready to run cases independently, not just assis
- tWork within a collaborative litigation team where experienced colleagues are genuinely invested in each other's succes
- sImmediate bonus eligibility on top of a competitive base salar
- yHealth insurance and 401(k) include
- dFlexible scheduling available after an initial in-office onboarding period — the firm rewards performance with trus
- tA firm deeply rooted in the Jacksonville community with a culture that values both excellence and work-life balanc
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Location: This is a full-time, in-office position in downtown Jacksonville, FL. After your initial period, day-to-day scheduling flexibility is available with approval — the firm supports attorneys who demonstrate ownership and result
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Note: Candidates must hold an active Florida Bar license and a J.D. from an accredited law school. A minimum of 3 years of substantive construction defect litigation experience is required. No relocation package is available at this ti
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Abou
t UsWe are an established insurance defense and business litigation firm with more than four decades of experience and a strong reputation across Florida. Our attorneys are recognized leaders in their respective practice areas, and our firm is known for delivering results with integrity and professionalism. We are committed to the Jacksonville community and equally committed to the growth and success of the people on our team. Confidential Emplo
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Job Descri
- ptionIndependently manage a construction defect litigation caseload from intake through resol
- utionDevelop and execute litigation strategy across a range of construction defect ma
- ttersDraft and file motions, pleadings, discovery, orders, and other litigation documents with prec
- isionConduct depositions, attend hearings, and participate in mediations and procee
- dingsCollaborate with litigation team members on case strategy and client communic
- ationMaintain strong organization and accuracy across an active d
- ocketBuild and maintain effective relationships with clients, co-counsel, and opposing co
unsel
Qualific
- ationsJ.D. from an accredited law school (req
- uired)Active Florida Bar license (req
- uired)3 years of substantive construction defect litigation experience (req
- uired)Demonstrated ability to manage cases indepen
- dentlyStrong written and oral advocacy
- skillsExperience with ProLaw or similar case management software (a
- plus)Self-motivated with strong organizational and deadline management
- skillsAbility to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a litigatio
n team
Why You Will Love Worki
ng HereThis is a role for an attorney who is ready to step up — and a firm that gives you the room to do it. You won't be a number here. You'll work directly with partners and shareholders at a firm that has been a fixture in Florida litigation for over 40 years. The caseload is substantive, the team is tight-knit, and the culture is built around people who take their work seriously without taking themselves too seriously. Add in immediate bonus eligibility, health insurance, 401(k), and a path to real flexibility, and this is a practice worth bu
ilding.
JPC-1219B
- enefits:
Dental - insurancePaid
- time offRetire
- ment planVision
Salary : $110,000 - $120,000