Construction Litigation Attorney

Jobot; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Florida is seeking a Construction Litigation Attorney to lead disputes for a boutique construction law team. The role focuses on construction defect and business litigation from pre-suit through trial, coordinating with experts and maintaining airtight documentation.

Expect to manage complex cases for owners, contractors, and design professionals in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have active Florida Bar membership, a JD from an accredited law school, and strong

Qualifications

• Active membership in good standing with The Florida Bar.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Board certification preferred (if extensive experience not present).
• Experience in construction defect and business/commercial litigation.
• Strong motion practice and legal writing skills.
• Ownership of cases, deadline management, and proactive client communication.
• Experience with experts (engineers, architects) is a plus.
• Mediation/arbitration/trial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction defect and business litigation from pre-suit to trial with investigation and expert coordination.
• Litigate disputes involving owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and design professionals.
• Handle contract disputes, commercial torts, partnerships, and other complex civil claims.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs; take/defend depositions; plan discovery strategies.
• Evaluate exposure, shape case strategy, advise on risk, settlement posture, and budgets.
• Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and support trial preparation.
• Collaborate with teammates and staff to keep matters organized and client-ready.

Skills

Litigation

Legal writing

Case management

Client communication

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Florida Bar admission

Job description

Construction Litigation Attorney for a boutique Construction law firm

Salary: $140,000 - $200,000 per year

We’re a Florida-based construction law team built around practical guidance and aggressive advocacy when disputes arise. We partner with owners, contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals to prevent problems early, protect rights when things go sideways, and resolve construction defect, contract, payment, and project-delay disputes efficiently. When litigation is necessary, we move fast, stay organized, and focus on clear strategy, airtight documentation, and outcomes that make business sense.

Why join us?

• Domain area expertise
• Great reputation

What You’ll Do

• Manage construction defect litigation and construction business litigation from pre-suit through trial, including investigation, analysis of project documents, and coordination with experts
• Litigate a range of construction disputes involving owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and design professionals
• Handle business litigation matters such as contract disputes, commercial torts, partnership/shareholder disputes, and other complex civil claims
• Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs; take and defend depositions; and prepare discovery strategies (written discovery, ESI, subpoenas, expert discovery)
• Evaluate exposure, develop case strategy, and advise clients on risk, settlement posture, and litigation budgetsAttend hearings, mediations, and arbitrations; support trial prep and trial when needed
• Collaborate with teammates and case staff to keep matters organized, on track, and client-ready

What We’re Looking For

• Active membership in good standing with The Florida Bar
• JD from an accredited law school
• Barring extensive experience, board certification required
• Demonstrated experience with construction defect litigation and business/commercial litigation (in any combination)
• Strong motion practice and legal writing skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively
• Comfortable taking ownership of cases, managing deadlines, and staying proactive with clients and opposing counsel
• Experience working with experts (engineers, architects, building envelope, scheduling, damages) is a plus
• Mediation, arbitration, and trial experience are strongly preferred (not required)

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience interpreting construction contracts, change orders, pay applications, lien/bond issues, and project schedules
• Familiarity with insurance-related aspects of construction defect matters (tendering, additional insured, indemnity)
• Prior experience managing multiple active matters with competing deadlines

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