Construction Attorney — Riverside (CA): Contracts & Disputes

Genie Matthews and Associates; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Genie Matthews and Associates in Riverside, California is seeking an experienced Construction Attorney to join our team to review and draft contracts, provide strategic legal counsel, and manage disputes through litigation and arbitration as needed.

Candidates must be licensed to practice law in California and have 5–10 years of construction law experience, with strong written and verbal communication skills and a solid understanding of labor, building codes, and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) is required.
• Active membership in the California ABA/local bar association is required.
• 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.
• Knowledge of labor law, contracts, processes, building codes, and safety regulations is required.
• Ability to handle a heavy caseload with little supervision.
• Strong writing, decision-making, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills are necessary.

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.

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Job description

Genie Matthews and Associates in Riverside, California is seeking an experienced Construction Attorney to join our team to review and draft contracts, provide strategic legal counsel, and manage disputes through litigation and arbitration as needed.

Candidates must be licensed to practice law in California and have 5–10 years of construction law experience, with strong written and verbal communication skills and a solid understanding of labor, building codes, and safety regulations.