Construction Litigation Attorney

Cole,-Scott-&-Kissane,-P.; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly revenue-based bonus

End-of-Year bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with employer matching

20 days paid time off

Job summary

Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. in Florida seeks a Construction Litigation Attorney to advise contractors, developers, and individuals on defect claims, torts, and contract disputes arising from construction projects.

The role includes taking and defending depositions, drafting motions, and attending site inspections, hearings, mediations, and trials. A competitive package with bonuses and robust benefits supports a collaborative, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed member of the Florida Bar.
• Minimum 1 year of civil litigation experience, preferably in construction litigation.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and legal services to contractors, design professionals, developers, and individuals in disputes involving defect claims, torts, contractual issues, and other construction-related matters.
• Take and defend depositions
• Draft and argue dispositive motions
• Attend site inspections, hearings, mediations, and trials
• Perform legal research and provide analysis of case law
• Prepare pleadings and correspondence
• Communicate with clients, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel

Skills

Communication skills

Writing skills

Teamwork

Education

Florida Bar license

Job description

Cole, Scott & Kissane seeks a Construction Litigation Attorney.

Responsibilities:

• Provide counseling and legal services to contractors, design professionals, developers, and individuals in disputes involving defect claims, torts, contractual issues, and other construction-related matters.
• Take and defend depositions
• Draft and argue dispositive motions
• Attend site inspections, hearings, mediations, and trials
• Perform legal research and provide analysis of case law
• Prepare pleadings and correspondence
• Communicate with clients, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel

Qualifications:

• Must be a licensed member of the Florida Bar
• Must have a minimum of 1 year of civil litigation experience, preferably in construction litigation
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Competitive Compensation, with Monthly Revenue-Based Bonus potential for associates, and End-of-Year Bonus
• Full Benefits Package, with choices from among several Health, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance Plans
• 401(k) with Employer Matching
• 20 days of Paid Time Off
• Professional Development with our "CSK Learning Series" and In-Office Lunch and Learns
• Diverse, Inclusive, Supportive, and Team-Oriented Work Environment

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