Construction Litigation Attorney

About the role

This Florida-based boutique construction law firm seeks a Construction Litigation Attorney to manage construction defect and business litigation from pre-suit through trial. The role emphasizes practical guidance, aggressive advocacy, and efficient resolution of disputes involving owners, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and design professionals.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction defect and construction business litigation, including investigation, analysis of project documents, and expert coordination
• Litigate disputes involving owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and design professionals
• Handle business litigation matters such as contract disputes, commercial torts, partnership/shareholder disputes, and other complex civil claims
• Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs; take and defend depositions; prepare discovery strategies (written discovery, ESI, subpoenas, expert discovery)
• Evaluate exposure, develop case strategy, and advise clients on risk, settlement posture, and litigation budgets
• Attend hearings, mediations, and arbitrations; support trial preparation and trial when needed
• Collaborate with teammates and case staff to keep matters organized, on track, and client-ready

Requirements

• Active membership in good standing with The Florida Bar
• JD from an accredited law school
• Board certification required unless extensive experience is demonstrated
• Demonstrated experience with construction defect litigation and business/commercial litigation (in any combination)
• Strong motion practice and legal writing skills with clear, persuasive communication
• Ability to take ownership of cases, manage deadlines, and proactively engage with clients and opposing counsel

Qualifications

• Experience working with experts (engineers, architects, building envelope, scheduling, damages) is a plus
• Mediation, arbitration, and trial experience are strongly preferred (not required)

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience interpreting construction contracts, change orders, pay applications, lien/bond issues, and project schedules
• Familiarity with insurance-related aspects of construction defect matters (tendering, additional insured, indemnity)
• Prior experience managing multiple active matters with competing deadlines

Pay

$140,000 – $200,000 per year