Construction Attorney

Kingfisher Recruiting; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingfisher Recruiting is seeking an experienced Construction Attorney to join our Riverside, CA team. The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of construction industry litigation experience and is licensed to practice law in California.

They will advise on disputes, draft contracts, and provide world-class representation. The role emphasizes strong writing, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with a focus on mitigating risk in construction projects and government contracts.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the California Bar required.
• 5–10 years of litigation experience and dispute resolution preferred.
• Specialization in construction law strongly preferred.
• Current knowledge of construction industry laws, codes, and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review, modify, and create construction contracts and contractor agreements.
• Provide strategic legal counsel by analyzing client situations and needs.
• Prepare legal documents such as motions, briefs, and claims.
• Resolve construction claims and disputes to avoid litigation when possible.
• Mediate, negotiate, arbitrate, and litigate on behalf of clients in court.
• Supervise administrative staff and paralegals for case management and billing.

Skills

Legal writing

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Education

J.D. degree

CA Bar admission

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

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. If this sounds like you, we’d love to connect.

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