Construction Attorney — Contracts & Disputes (CA)

Markent Personnel; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Markent Personnel seeks an experienced Construction Attorney in Riverside, CA to join a seasoned team. The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of construction industry litigation experience, a Juris Doctor, and bar admission in California, with strong writing and interpersonal skills.

The role focuses on drafting and negotiating construction-related contracts, advising clients, and resolving disputes to minimize litigation. A California license and knowledge of construction laws are required.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of litigation experience and dispute resolution as a defense attorney or general counsel is desired.
• Must be licensed to practice law in California.
• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Markent Personnel seeks an experienced Construction Attorney in Riverside, CA to join a seasoned team. The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of construction industry litigation experience, a Juris Doctor, and bar admission in California, with strong writing and interpersonal skills.

The role focuses on drafting and negotiating construction-related contracts, advising clients, and resolving disputes to minimize litigation. A California license and knowledge of construction laws are required.