Construction Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Litigation Associate with 1-3 years of experience for its Construction Law and Litigation practice in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The role focuses on large multi-party construction defect cases, requiring a detail-oriented professional committed to client service.

Duties

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

Requirements

• 1-3 years of litigation experience, preferably in construction law.
• Member of the Florida Bar.
• Excellent attention to detail and client service commitment.

Education

• Juris Doctor from a top 25 law school.

Certifications

• Florida Bar membership.

Skills

• Superior research and writing skills.
• Strong analytical and communication abilities.

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.