What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate - Construction position at Shutts?
Firm Overview
Shutts & Bowen LLP is a full-service law firm that has provided high-quality legal services to businesses and individuals for over a century. With approximately 270 attorneys located in eight offices across Florida, Shutts offers legal services in more than 30 practice areas to its clients locally, nationally and internationally. Shutts & Bowen’s attorneys work in an environment where people are recognized for their value as individuals, giving them the autonomy and freedom to best serve their clients. Because of our stake in the past, we are poised to become the law firm of the future.
Position Summary
Shutts & Bowen’s Orlando office is seeking an associate with 3 to 7 years of litigation experience to join its Construction Litigation Practice Group. The associate will work closely with 2 Board Certified Construction partners who represent a wide variety of clients in complex, large dollar construction disputes. The ideal candidate will love being in the courtroom and have the ability to cover hearings and depositions independently. Top academic credentials and excellent litigation skills is highly preferred. The candidate will work in a collaborative environment and must be organized, diligent, and comfortable in court. This is a great opportunity to become an integral member of a dynamic construction litigation practice where one can gain responsibility, client interaction, and trial experience. Candidate must be a member of the Florida Bar. Candidate must have relevant complex litigation experience, ideally with a focus on Construction matters. This is an in-office position based in either our Tampa or Orlando offices.