Attorney (Construction Litigation Associate )

Platinum Legal Search Group, LLC; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Platinum Legal Search Group, LLC is recruiting for a Construction Litigation Attorney to join its Miami practice. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience handling complex construction litigation matters and will play a meaningful role within a strong, collaborative team.

The position offers the opportunity to work closely with firm leadership and clients on significant matters in Florida’s dynamic legal market.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Florida Bar.
• 5–7 years of litigation experience, preferably in construction litigation.
• State and federal trial experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage litigation matters from inception through trial.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and evaluate litigation matters effectively.
• Draft, review, and edit pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Attend hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials in state and federal courts.
• Manage cases from inception through resolution while meeting client expectations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Meet annual billable hour requirements and accurately record time.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to develop case strategy and achieve successful outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Florida Bar admission

Job description

We're Recruiting for a Construction Litigation Attorney for a small firm in Miami - seeking an experienced Construction Litigation Attorney to join its growing Construction for it's Miami -Dade, West Palm Beach or Weston FL offices

Litigation practice at the Senior Associate level. We are interested in attorneys with substantial experience

handling complex construction litigation matters who are looking for an opportunity to play a meaningful role

within a strong and collaborative team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a sophisticated and well-established construction practice and work

closely with firm leadership and clients on significant matters.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and evaluate litigation matters effectively.
• Draft, review, and edit pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Attend hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials in state and federal courts.
• Manage cases from inception through resolution while meeting client expectations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Meet annual billable hour requirements and accurately record time.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to develop case strategy and achieve successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Florida Bar.
• 5–7 years of litigation experience, preferably in construction litigation.
• State and federal trial experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage litigation matters from inception through trial.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and self-motivated.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.