Title: Construction Associate Attorney
Job Type: Hybrid
Location: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Overview:
Our Client is seeking a skilled and motivated Construction Associate Attorney with 3–7 years of experience, focusing on a balanced caseload of 50% Construction Litigation and 50% Business Litigation. Must be licensed to practice in Florida and possess significant experience in construction-related legal matters, including liens, bonds, and defect claims.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary: $130K–$170K based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits, including: Medical insurance and 401(k) with 3% employer contribution
If you’re seeking a more flexible environment to practice litigation, this is the firm for you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage litigation matters from inception through resolution, including motion practice, hearings, depositions, and trials.
- Handle construction defect litigation, lien and bond disputes, delay claims, scope of work disputes, and breach of contract cases.
- Counsel clients on Florida Construction Lien Law, Chapter 713, and applicable performance/payment bond regulations.
- Conduct and manage all aspects of discovery including e-discovery, expert retention, and depositions.
- Draft legal pleadings, substantive motions, mediation statements, and settlement agreements.
- Maintain clear and timely communication with clients and opposing counsel.
Qualifications:
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active Florida Bar license.
- 3–7 years of relevant litigation experience, with a focus on construction litigation.
- Demonstrated experience handling matters involving liens, bonds, and construction defect claims.
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Trial experience and familiarity with insurance defense procedures preferred.
