Associate Attorney - Construction Law

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a detail-oriented and experienced Associate Attorney to join its Construction Law practice in Coral Gables, FL. The role emphasizes contracts and client relationship building, offering exposure to both domestic and international projects.

Duties

• Assist in drafting and negotiating construction, design, and related contracts.
• Collaborate to assess project-specific contractual needs.
• Apply legal expertise to identify and mitigate risks during contract formation.
• Work with a diverse client base, including public entities and private developers.
• Support international project work as needed.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in Florida.
• 7+ years of experience in construction law and contract work preferred.
• Experience with drafting contracts required.
• Litigation experience is a plus.
• Strong legal writing and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Familiarity with legal tech tools (e.g., NetDocuments, Perfectlaw, Lexis Nexis).

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to practice law in Florida.

Skills

• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Interest in construction law and contract development.
• Experience with public and private sector clients.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

This law firm has three offices located in Florida. The firm has been practicing since 1977 and focuses mainly on construction law while also practicing in several other areas. The firm's practice areas include aviation, real estate law, bankruptcy, financial restructuring, and creditors' rights, insurance law, collections, construction law, community association law, condominium warranty, and commercial litigation. The firm's values include continuity and individual attention. The client always comes first with the attorneys of this firm and the main goal is client satisfaction. This firm was ranked in 2013 by Chambers USA for their strong construction law practice.