Construction Litigation Associate — Hybrid Miami

Right Coach Right Time; Miami, Fort Lauderdale (FL, FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Right Coach Right Time in Miami, FL is seeking a Construction Litigation Associate with approximately 3–7 years of litigation experience to join a sophisticated construction practice representing owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, and other participants in complex disputes.

The associate will work closely with partners while taking meaningful ownership of matters and developing direct relationships with clients.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of litigation experience with Florida construction/commercial matters.
• Strong case management skills and readiness for greater responsibility.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery in construction disputes.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction and commercial litigation matters from initial case assessment through resolution.
• Draft and respond to complaints, answers, motions, discovery requests, and other filings.
• Manage written discovery and large document productions, including strategy and evidence review.
• Prepare for and participate in depositions, including witness preparation and document review.
• Investigate and analyze disputes involving construction contracts, delays, and payments.
• Review construction contracts, drawings, schedules, and project records for legal implications.
• Conduct legal research and prepare clear written analyses on Florida construction and commercial law.
• Coordinate with experts to develop technical aspects of claims and defenses.
• Assist with hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation.

Skills

Litigation strategy

Case management

Drafting pleadings

Discovery management

Deposition preparation

Legal research

Client communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Right Coach Right Time in Miami, FL is seeking a Construction Litigation Associate with approximately 3–7 years of litigation experience to join a sophisticated construction practice representing owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, and other participants in complex disputes.

The associate will work closely with partners while taking meaningful ownership of matters and developing direct relationships with clients.