Construction Attorney

Joseph Michaels International; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Michaels International in Riverside, CA, seeks an experienced Construction Attorney to join our team. You will review and draft complex construction contracts, advise on disputes, and manage risk across high-value projects.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of litigation experience, strong writing skills, and current California bar membership. This on-site role offers growth within a dedicated practice.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of litigation experience in construction law or as general counsel.
• Active California bar membership and admissibility to practice law in CA.
• Strong writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, modify, and draft construction contracts and government contracts to protect clients.
• Provide strategic legal counsel and risk assessment for construction projects.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, and client communications.
• Resolve disputes; mediate, negotiate, arbitrate, or litigate as needed.
• Supervise staff and coordinate with billing and case closure tasks.

Skills

Litigation experience

Construction law

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

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