Construction Defense Litigation Associate

Traub Lieberman is a national law firm with more than 90 attorneys in 7 offices across the United States. We provide a full range of services to our clients across 18 service areas. We are a firm in growth mode, and we are looking for employees interested in growing with us. We offer an exciting opportunity to be part of a vibrant, supportive, and family-friendly team.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Litigation Associate with 3-5 years of experience to join our General Liability & Construction Defense team in St. Petersburg, Florida. The ideal candidate will handle all aspects of litigation, including drafting motions, attending court appearances, conducting depositions, and working directly with clients.

Traub Lieberman Straus & Shrewsberry is seeking a Construction Defense Litigation Associate with 3-5 years of experience for its downtown St. Petersburg, Florida office. This position will involve handling all aspects of litigation, including drafting motions, attending court appearances, conducting depositions, and working directly with clients.

The successful 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.

Traub Lieberman offers a collaborative team environment and maintains 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.

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.
• Active license to practice law in Florida.
• 3-5 years of litigation experience (construction defense preferred).
• Strong writing, research, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits Package:

• 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

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, veteran status, or disability in our recruiting, hiring, and promotion practices.