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Associate Attorney (0–5 Years) – Construction Litigation

Location: Dunedin, Florida (in-person to start; hybrid/remote eligibility over time)
Compensation: $85,000–$150,000, commensurate with experience. The firm provides health care plan options and pays for half of health care premiums; offers a 401(k) match; provides 15 PTO days per year; and provides 10 paid holidays per year.

Keough Construction Law (KCL) represents property owners and contractors in construction disputes throughout Florida. We are seeking an Associate Attorney with 0–5 years of experience who is motivated, organized, and ready to handle meaningful litigation work with increasing independence.

Preference is given to candidates with two (2) or more years of litigation experience and/or construction experience.

Requirements

  • Must have passed the Florida Bar and be an active member in good standing;

  • Strong legal writing and attention to detail;

  • Professional, responsive client communication;

  • Ability to manage deadlines and move cases forward.

Responsibilities
The Associate Attorney’s duties include drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and routine correspondence; participating in hearings, depositions, and mediations (with support as needed); communicating with clients and opposing counsel; and assisting with litigation strategy from pre-suit through resolution.

Work Arrangement
This position is in-person at our office in Dunedin, Florida to start. Hybrid/remote eligibility may be available over time following an initial training period, based on performance and client needs.

How to Apply
Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to kyle@keoughlegal.com

Keough Construction Law is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Employment is at-will.

Paralegal/ Assistant (In-Person)

Keough Construction Law (KCL) is seeking an experienced and reliable Paralegal to join our growing construction law practice at our office in Dunedin, Florida. This is an in-person position with the ability to become hybrid/remote over time, based on performance and firm needs.

The Paralegal’s duties include answering phones; emailing clients; drafting routine documents and correspondence; filing documents with the court; calendaring deadlines; maintaining case files; and assisting with day-to-day case management.

The hours for this position are 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The minimum billable hour requirement is 20 hours per week. This position is eligible for performance-based bonuses if the minimum billable hours are exceeded.

Pay is $20–$35/hour (commensurate with experience). The firm provides health care plan options and pays for half of health care premiums; offers a 401(k) match; provides 10 PTO days per year; and provides 10 paid holidays per year.

Keough Construction Law is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Please submit your resume to Kyle@KeoughLegal.com