Mid-Level Construction Attorney
About The Position
Our law firm is positioned as Florida's Premier Residential Construction Law Firm for Homeowners. This is a niche within the construction law niche that we are currently dominating through value-added services and creative solutions (not just hourly rates). We help homeowners before, during, and after their custom home builds and major home renovation projects. We provide advice, guidance, and contract drafting services to homeowners before projects. We provide ongoing advice and guidance as a Renovation Concierge during projects. We also provide these services for HOAs and Condominium Associations. We provide pre-litigation and litigation services for homeowners, associations, and a select group of contractors. The role involves confidently providing legal advice and guidance to homeowners, contractors, HOAs, and Condo Associations regarding their ongoing construction projects; actively litigating cases; handling depositions; attending court hearings; drafting contracts; negotiating on behalf of homeowners with contractors or other lawyers; and handling all phases of litigation. Our office is in East Boca Raton. We do work throughout the entire State of Florida. This position can be filled by a Florida-licensed attorney working anywhere and promises to be extremely rewarding. The ability to generate clients within the firm’s niche will be rewarded. Applicants submitting cover letters explaining what attracts them to this position will be given priority.
Requirements
- Florida-licensed attorney
- 3+ years of construction litigation experience
- Results-oriented and focused on obtaining positive outcomes for clients
- Focus on resolving disputes efficiently as dictated by the best interests of the client
- Ability to manage multiple projects at once
- Savvy with technology and AI
- Pride in accuracy and attention to detail while handling an increasing volume of work
Nice To Haves
- Construction industry/transactional experience is a plus
- Empathetic yet can have tough conversations with clients
- Strong negotiator
- Desire to be part of a team driven by a purpose
- Communicate in a way that instills confidence in clients
Responsibilities
- Providing legal advice and guidance to homeowners, contractors, HOAs, and Condo Associations regarding their ongoing construction projects
- Actively litigating cases
- Handling depositions
- Attending court hearings
- Drafting contracts
- Negotiating on behalf of homeowners with contractors or other lawyers
- Handling all phases of litigation
- Handling all phases of pre-trial construction dispute resolution
- Advising homeowners, contractors, HOAs, and Condominium Associations on issues common to major construction and renovation projects, including issues relating to payments, timing, and quality of work
- Communicating empathetically with non-institutional clients in need of valuable, real-life guidance with issues of great importance to them
- Resolving the clients’ issues as promptly and efficiently as possible
- Negotiating with opposing parties or their attorneys to resolve ongoing construction disputes
- Delegating to paralegals and other support professionals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
