Construction Law Attorney- 3603314

Job Title: Attorney

Location: Jacksonville, FL 32202

Salary/Payrate: $100K plus bonus and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment: Onsite

Term: Permanent / Fulltime

Bachelor’s degree required: Yes

Bar Admission: Florida

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets
hired

Job Description:

Our law firm client is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney
with 3–5 years of substantive construction defect litigation
experience to join its litigation team. This role is ideal for a
motivated attorney who can independently manage cases while
collaborating effectively within a team-oriented environment. The
ideal candidate will possess strong analytical, drafting, and
case management skills, along with the ability to handle complex
construction-related disputes from inception through resolution.

Key Responsibilities

* Manage construction defect litigation matters from pre-suit
through trial preparation
* Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and
legal correspondence
* Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda
* Attend hearings, mediations, depositions, and court appearances
* Communicate directly with clients, experts, opposing counsel,
and carriers
* Analyze construction documents, contracts, and defect-related
claims
* Coordinate discovery, document review, and case strategy with
litigation team members
* Maintain accurate billing and case management records
* Work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and support
staff to meet deadlines and client objectives

Qualifications

* 3–5 years of substantive construction defect litigation
experience required
* Licensed to practice law in the State of Florida
* Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
* Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
* Ability to independently manage a litigation caseload
* Strong organizational and time management skills with attention
to detail
* Experience using ProLaw or familiarity with ProLaw is a plus
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced litigation environment