Construction Law Associate - Ft. Lauderdale, FL

About the role

Fox Rothschild has an opening in its new Ft. Lauderdale office (opening in August) for an associate to join its construction practice group within the Litigation Department.

Responsibilities

• Represent industry participants during all stages of a construction project, including owners, developers, associations, general contractors, trades, and architects, throughout Florida and the country.
• Provide training regarding all aspects of construction law, including transactional work such as contract drafting and deal negotiations as well as dispute resolution services ranging from project consultation and pre-suit efforts, through litigation or arbitration.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate (JD) required.
• Must be licensed to practice in the State of Florida.
• Experience drafting pleadings and motion practice at both the state and federal levels along with providing trial support is required.
• Long-term interest in business development and potential board certification in the area of construction law is highly desirable.
• Confidence in the courtroom and in independently handling matters and interacting directly with adversaries and clients or colleagues is required.
• Law firm experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent academic credentials and strong research, writing, and communication skills.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Long-term interest in business development and potential board certification in the area of construction law is highly desirable.
• Confidence in the courtroom and in independently handling matters and interacting directly with adversaries and clients or colleagues is required.
• Law firm experience preferred.

Skills

• Excellent academic credentials and strong research, writing, and communication skills.
• Experience drafting pleadings and motion practice at both the state and federal levels along with providing trial support is required.
• Long-term interest in business development and potential board certification in the area of construction law is highly desirable.
• Confidence in the courtroom and in independently handling matters and interacting directly with adversaries and clients or colleagues is required.
• Law firm experience preferred.

Benefits

For information on Fox Rothschild's compensation and benefits visit: Compensation & Benefits (foxrothschild.com).

Pay

Compensation details are available upon request.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and can accommodate the needs of the candidate.

Contact

If you are interested in applying for this position, please email your resume to [email protected].