Riverside Construction Attorney - Contracts Expert

Professional Recruiting Consultants, Inc.; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Recruiting Consultants, Inc. is seeking an experienced Construction Attorney to join our Riverside, CA team. Requires 5–10 years of construction-related litigation experience, a JD, and active California bar membership. Construction law expertise is strongly preferred.

You will review and craft construction and government contracts, provide strategic legal counsel, and manage documents and disputes to minimize litigation. Strong writing and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• JD required from an accredited law school.
• Active member of the ABA or CA bar association.
• 5–10 years of litigation experience in construction
• Construction law specialization strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of labor law, contracts, codes, and safety regulations in construction.

Responsibilities

• Review, modify, and draft construction contracts and contractor agreements to protect against liability and payment issues.
• Provide legal counsel by analyzing cases, defining needs, and advising strategy.
• Prepare legal documents: correspondence, motions, pleadings, briefs, and claims.
• Resolve disputes to avoid litigation where possible through mediation and negotiations.
• Represent clients in mediation, arbitration, and court proceedings as needed.
• Supervise administrative staff, paralegals, and billing coordination.

Skills

Strong writing

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Job description

Professional Recruiting Consultants, Inc. is seeking an experienced Construction Attorney to join our Riverside, CA team. Requires 5–10 years of construction-related litigation experience, a JD, and active California bar membership. Construction law expertise is strongly preferred.

You will review and craft construction and government contracts, provide strategic legal counsel, and manage documents and disputes to minimize litigation. Strong writing and communication skills are essential.