Experience: Senior Level
Salary: $140,000 - $200,000 per year
Job Details
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What You’ll Do
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Manage construction defect litigation and construction business litigation from pre-suit through trial, including investigation, analysis of project documents, and coordination with experts
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Litigate a range of construction disputes involving owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and design professionals
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Handle business litigation matters such as contract disputes, commercial torts, partnership/shareholder disputes, and other complex civil claims
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Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs; take and defend depositions; and prepare discovery strategies (written discovery, ESI, subpoenas, expert discovery)
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Evaluate exposure, develop case strategy, and advise clients on risk, settlement posture, and litigation budgets
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Attend hearings, mediations, and arbitrations; support trial prep and trial when needed
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Collaborate with teammates and case staff to keep matters organized, on track, and client-ready
What We’re Looking For
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Active membership in good standing with The Florida Bar
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JD from an accredited law school
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Barring extensive experience, board certification required
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Demonstrated experience with construction defect litigation and business/commercial litigation (in any combination)
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Strong motion practice and legal writing skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively
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Comfortable taking ownership of cases, managing deadlines, and staying proactive with clients and opposing counsel
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Experience working with experts (engineers, architects, building envelope, scheduling, damages) is a plus
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Mediation, arbitration, and trial experience are strongly preferred (not required)
Nice-to-Haves
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Experience interpreting construction contracts, change orders, pay applications, lien/bond issues, and project schedules
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Familiarity with insurance-related aspects of construction defect matters (tendering, additional insured, indemnity)
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Prior experience managing multiple active matters with competing deadlines
A bit about us:
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We’re a Florida-based construction law team built around practical guidance and aggressive advocacy when disputes arise. We partner with owners, contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals to prevent problems early, protect rights when things go sideways, and resolve construction defect, contract, payment, and project-delay disputes efficiently. When litigation is necessary, we move fast, stay organized, and focus on clear strategy, airtight documentation, and outcomes that make business sense.
Why join us?
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Domain area expertise
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Great reputation
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