Florida Construction Defect Litigator

Jobot; Orlando (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. You will represent owners, developers, contractors, design professionals, or insurers in complex construction defect disputes from inception through resolution.

Ideal candidates bring strong litigation skills and deep knowledge of Florida construction law, with the ability to manage matters across state and federal forums. Excellent advocacy and client-service orientation are essential.

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.

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

Litigation experience

Oral advocacy

Legal research

Written advocacy

Risk management

Client relations

Independent work

Team collaboration

Business development

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Jobot seeks an experienced Construction Defect Attorney to join our Florida team. You will represent owners, developers, contractors, design professionals, or insurers in complex construction defect disputes from inception through resolution.

Ideal candidates bring strong litigation skills and deep knowledge of Florida construction law, with the ability to manage matters across state and federal forums. Excellent advocacy and client-service orientation are essential.