Construction Defect Litigation Associate (Remote/Florida)

Toplawjobs; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Toplawjobs is seeking a Construction Defect Litigation Associate Attorney in South Florida or Remote. The firm seeks an attorney with 2+ years of construction defect litigation experience to join a growing practice and handle cases through all phases of litigation.

Requirements include a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active Florida Bar membership; board certification in construction law is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing with the Florida Bar.
• 2+ years of construction defect litigation experience.
• Experience handling complex civil litigation, including discovery, motion practice, depositions, and court appearances.
• Strong legal research, analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent organizational and case management abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a litigation team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of construction defect litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, memoranda of law, and other litigation-related documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare case strategy recommendations.
• Handle all phases of discovery, including drafting and responding to written discovery, reviewing document production, and managing e-discovery.
• Take and defend depositions of fact witnesses, experts, and corporate representatives.
• Attend hearings, mediations, inspections, and settlement conferences.
• Work closely with clients, experts, consultants, and opposing counsel throughout the litigation process.
• Assist with trial preparation, including witness preparation, exhibit management, and courtroom support.
• Maintain strong client communication while managing deadlines in a fast-paced practice.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Oral advocacy

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Job description

Toplawjobs is seeking a Construction Defect Litigation Associate Attorney in South Florida or Remote. The firm seeks an attorney with 2+ years of construction defect litigation experience to join a growing practice and handle cases through all phases of litigation.

Requirements include a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active Florida Bar membership; board certification in construction law is highly preferred.