Construction Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Litigation Associate with 3-5 years of experience for a Construction Law and Litigation practice in Fort Myers, FL. The role focuses on litigation involving large multi-party construction defect cases. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent attention to detail and a commitment to client service.

Duties

• Prepare and draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and memoranda of law.
• Participate in deposition, hearing, mediation, and trial preparation and attendance.
• Manage client relations and communications.
• Review legal issues and prepare memoranda analyzing legal and factual issues.
• Conduct document review.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of litigation experience.
• Construction litigation experience highly preferred.
• Member of the Florida Bar.

Education

• Excellent academic credentials required.

Certifications

• Florida Bar membership.

Skills

• Superior research and writing skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Prompt and responsive client service.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

Attorneys at this firm boast working in an excellent work culture with positive management, who are compassionate, respectful, and understanding. The firm offers great opportunities and is at the forefront of advances in technology and in the ever-changing market. The attorneys are thought leaders in their fields. The firm has a department responsible for devising and implementing various strategies and programs regarding recruiting, education, supervision, training initiatives, diversity, cohesiveness, and leadership for attorneys. Each practice group within the firm is supervised by a leader, and the group meets regularly to offer substantive training, selecting different skill sets to focus on yearly.