Construction Attorney

Modern Machining Solutions Inc; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Machining Solutions Inc. in Riverside, CA seeks an experienced construction attorney to join our team.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of litigation experience, a Juris Doctorate, and active California bar status to provide world-class legal representation and contract drafting for construction projects. You will review, draft, and negotiate contracts, advise clients on strategy, and handle disputes with a focus on minimizing litigation when possible.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school is required.
• Active membership in the California bar (ABA/local).
• 5–10 years of litigation and dispute resolution experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction law, building codes, and safety regs.
• Ability to manage a heavy caseload with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Litigation experience

Writing skills

Interpersonal skills

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