Construction Litigation Attorney

Australia-Employment; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Long term disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) / IRA or other retirement plan

Flexible Spending Accounts (pre tax)

Job summary

Jobot seeks an experienced Construction Defect Attorney to join our Florida team in Sarasota. The attorney will represent owners, developers, contractors, design professionals, and insurers in complex construction disputes across Florida.

The ideal candidate has strong litigation skills, deep knowledge of Florida construction law, and can manage matters from inception through resolution. On-site role with a focus on multi-party disputes and client relations.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Florida Bar in good standing.
• 2+ years of construction defect or construction litigation experience.
• Strong knowledge of Florida construction defect statutes and case law.
• Experience with expert-intensive litigation and complex matters.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently and in teams.
• Business development or client-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Handle construction defect matters involving residential, multifamily, commercial, and mixed-use projects.
• Represent clients in state and federal court litigation, arbitration, and mediation.
• Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, discovery, and expert reports.
• Analyze construction contracts, plans, and project documentation.
• Work with engineers, architects, and contractors.
• Conduct and defend depositions; participate in hearings and trials.
• Advise clients on risk management and dispute resolution strategies.
• Collaborate with partners on complex construction disputes.

Skills

Litigation

Florida construction law

Oral advocacy

Legal writing

Client relations

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Construction Litigation Attorney

$135000 - $175000 per year | Sarasota, FL | On-site | Permanent

A bit about us:

We are a nationally recognized law firm focused on commercial real estate, land use, development, and complex business matters.

The firm represents owners, developers, investors, lenders, and institutions on projects that shape communities and drive economic growth.

With decades of combined experience, we are known for our strategic, results-oriented approach and its deep understanding of the legal, regulatory, and business realities clients face.

The firm advises clients at every stage of a project or transaction—from entitlements and acquisitions through construction, financing, leasing, and disposition—while also providing skilled advocacy in disputes when challenges arise.

Why join us?

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Long term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) / IRA or other retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (pre tax options)
• Competitive salaries based on experience and role

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced Construction Defect Attorney to join our team.

This attorney will represent owners, developers, contractors, design professionals, and insurers in complex construction defect and construction-related disputes throughout Florida.

The ideal candidate will bring strong litigation skills, deep knowledge of Florida construction law, and the ability to manage matters from inception through resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle construction defect matters involving residential, multifamily, commercial, and mixed-use projects
• Represent clients in state and federal court litigation, arbitration, and mediation
• Draft and respond to construction defect notices, pleadings, motions, discovery, and expert reports
• Analyze construction contracts, plans, specifications, and related project documentation
• Work with industry experts, including engineers, architects, and contractors
• Conduct and defend depositions; participate in hearings, mediations and trials
• Advise clients on risk management, claim evaluation, and dispute resolution strategies
• Collaborate with partners and other attorneys on complex, multi-party construction disputes
• Assist with client development and maintain strong client relationships

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Admission to the Florida Bar (in good standing)
• 2+ years of experience handling construction defect or construction litigation matters
• Strong understanding of Florida construction defect statutes and related case law
• Experience with expert-intensive litigation and technically complex matters
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously
• Comfortable working independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
• Experience representing developers, owners, contractors, design professionals, or insurers
• Trial, arbitration, or evidentiary hearing experience
• Familiarity with condominium and homeowner association construction defect claims
• Business development or client-facing experience

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.