Construction Litigation Attorney

Cole, Scott, & Kissane; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development

Lunch and learns

Diverse, supportive environment

Job summary

Cole, Scott & Kissane in Plantation, FL seeks a Construction Litigation Attorney to handle disputes involving defect claims, torts, and contractual issues. You will counsel clients, take depositions, draft motions, and appear at hearings, mediations, and trials.

The ideal candidate has a Florida Bar license and at least two years of construction-litigation experience, plus strong writing and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed member of the Florida Bar.
• Minimum of 2 years of construction litigation experience.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and legal services to clients in disputes involving construction defects, torts, and contractual issues.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft and argue dispositive motions.
• Attend site inspections, hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Perform legal research and analyze case law.
• Prepare pleadings and correspondence.
• Communicate with clients, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel.

Skills

Communication

Writing

Teamwork

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 2 years of construction litigation experience
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Benefits:

• 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
• Parental Leave
• 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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