Construction Attorney

Zaddy Solutions; Riverside (CA); Presencial; USD 200.000 - 300.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Zaddy Solutions in Riverside, CA seeks an experienced Construction Attorney to join our team. The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of construction litigation, and a strong track record in dispute resolution and contract writing.

Must be licensed in California and knowledgeable about HVAC, mechanical-electrical, and safety regulations. You will draft contracts, advise clients, and manage disputes to avoid litigation where possible.

Formación

• 5–10 years of litigation experience in construction law.
• Active California bar membership required.
• Knowledge of HVAC, mechanical-electrical, and safety regulations.
• Strong writing, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle heavy caseload with limited supervision.

Responsabilidades

• Review, modify, and create construction contracts and contractor agreements.
• Provide legal counsel by analyzing situations and planning strategy.
• Prepare motions, pleadings, briefs, and claims for clients.
• Resolve disputes to avoid litigation where possible.
• Mediate, negotiate, arbitrate, and litigate on behalf of clients.
• Supervise admin staff and coordinate client billing.

Conocimientos

Construction contracts litigation

Dispute resolution

Contract writing

Communication

California Bar licensed

Educación

J.D. degree

Descripción del empleo

Employee-Owned. Safety-Driven. Builder Focused.

Construction Attorney Job Description

We are looking for an experienced construction attorney to join our established team of Construction Professionals. We are a plumbing and heating company in the Riverside, California metro area. The ideal candidate should have 5 - 10 years of construction industry legal experience and a proven track record of favorable dispute resolution and litigation experiences. Knowledge of HVAC, Mechanical Electrical, Heating & New Construction is also required. Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills are needed as you will work closely with our team to provide them world-class legal representation and contract writing Must be licensed to practice law in California.

Location - Riverside, California (Metro Area)

Construction Attorney responsibilities

• Review, modify, and create construction contracts, government contracts, and contractor agreements that protect from potential general liability and payment protection issues
• Provide legal counsel to clients by analyzing their situation, defining their needs, and determining a proper strategy and course of action
• Prepare legal documents, such as correspondence, motions, pleadings, briefs, and claims on behalf of the client
• Resolve construction claims and disputes regarding contracts, construction defects, torts, payments, bond claims, and liens to avoid litigation and arbitration where possible
• Mediate, negotiate, arbitrate, litigate, and argue motions on behalf of clients during legal proceedings in court
• Supervise tasks assigned to administrative staff and paralegals and work with clerks to set up client billing, meetings, and wrap up of case projects

Construction Attorney qualifications

• Completion of an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree is required
• Must be an active member of the ABA/local bar association in California
• 5 - 10 years of litigation experience and dispute resolution as a defense attorney or general counsel is desired
• Specialty in construction law is strongly preferred
• Current knowledge of the construction industry including labor law, contracts, processes, methods, building codes, and safety regulations is required
• Ability to handle heavy caseload with little supervision
• Strong writing skills, decision-making, problem-solving, interpersonal skills, and communication skills are necessary

Construction Attorney compensation - $200k-$300k