Florida Construction Defect Attorney | Litigation Expert

Jobot; Fort Lauderdale (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)

Competitive salaries based on exp and役

Job summary

Jobot seeks an experienced Construction Defect Attorney to join our Fort Lauderdale, FL office. The attorney will represents owners, developers, contractors, design professionals, and insurers in complex construction defect disputes across Florida, from inception through resolution.

The ideal candidate has a J.D. from an accredited law school, admission to the Florida Bar, and 2+ years of construction defect or construction litigation experience, with strong research, writing, and advocacy

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.

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.

Skills

2+ years construction defects/lit

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Florida Bar admission in good standing

Job description

Jobot seeks an experienced Construction Defect Attorney to join our Fort Lauderdale, FL office. The attorney will represents owners, developers, contractors, design professionals, and insurers in complex construction defect disputes across Florida, from inception through resolution.

The ideal candidate has a J.D. from an accredited law school, admission to the Florida Bar, and 2+ years of construction defect or construction litigation experience, with strong research, writing, and advocacy