Construction Attorney

6 Degrees Search; Riverside (CA); Presencial; USD 200.000 - 300.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

6 Degrees Search in Riverside, CA seeks an experienced construction attorney to join our team of Construction Professionals. You should have 5–10 years of construction industry legal experience, a proven track record in dispute resolution and litigation, and strong knowledge of HVAC, Mechanical Electrical, Heating & New Construction.

CA law license is required. Responsibilities include drafting and reviewing construction contracts, advising clients, preparing pleadings, and pursuing favorable

Formación

• Completion of an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree.
• Must be an active member of the ABA/local bar association in California.
• 5–10 years of litigation and dispute resolution experience.
• Construction law specialty preferred.
• Knowledge of labor contracts, codes, and safety regulations.
• Ability to manage heavy caseload with limited supervision.
• Strong writing, decision-making and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Review, modify, and create construction contracts and government contracts.
• Provide legal counsel by analyzing client needs and strategizing actions.
• Prepare legal documents such as motions, pleadings, briefs, and claims.
• Resolve construction claims to avoid litigation where possible.
• Mediate, negotiate, arbitrate, litigate, and argue motions in court.
• Supervise administrative staff and coordinate client billing and meetings.

Conocimientos

Bar admission CA

Litigation experience

Construction law

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

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