🕒 4 days ago
Handle civil and construction defect litigation, drafting pleadings, responding to motions and discovery, and representing clients in hearings, depositions, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
Senior Construction Litigation Attorney
🕒 28 days ago
LitigationConstruction LawLegal ResearchOral Advocacy
📜 Description
- Manage complex construction litigation matters from initial evaluation through resolution.
- Develop case strategy and provide clients with clear recommendations regarding exposure, defenses, and resolution options.
- Draft and argue substantive motions, pleadings, and discovery.
- Take and defend depositions.
- Attend hearings, mediations, and other court proceedings.
- Maintain consistent communication with clients regarding case developments and strategy.
🛠️ Requirements
- 7+ years of litigation experience, with a strong background in construction litigation
- Experience handling matters involving construction defects, contractor and subcontractor disputes, property damage, contract disputes, and related claims preferred
- Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
- Significant experience handling discovery, depositions, hearings, mediations, and motion practice
- Ability to independently manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution
- Strong organizational and case-management skills
- Commitment to providing exceptional client service
- Active member of the Florida Bar and in good standing
✨ Benefits
- Diversity in Leadership: We are proud to be 36% minority-owned, with over 70% of our attorneys from diverse backgrounds. Notably, over 60% of our firm's shareholders are also from minority groups.
- Opportunity for Growth: We're on a growth sprint and want you to grow with us! Enjoy rapid career progression, hands-on experience, and ample learning opportunities.
- Work-Life Balance: We value you - not just as an employee but as an individual. Enjoy proper work-life balance with us.
- Inclusive Environment: Over 50% of our attorneys are female, with almost half our shareholders and leadership team also female
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule
- Generous PTO
- Top-tier medical insurance
- Robust 401k (with match)
- Long-Term Growth: Over 15% of our staff proudly hold ten years or more tenure with us
Full job description
Kubicki Draper is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Litigation Attorney with 7+ years of litigation experience to join our growing team.
The ideal candidate will have substantial experience handling complex construction-related disputes and managing matters through all phases of litigation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced attorney looking to take a lead role on cases while working in a collaborative, client-focused environment.
Requirements
- 7+ years of litigation experience, with a strong background in construction litigation
- Experience handling matters involving construction defects, contractor and subcontractor disputes, property damage, contract disputes, and related claims preferred
- Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
- Significant experience handling discovery, depositions, hearings, mediations, and motion practice
- Ability to independently manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution
- Strong organizational and case-management skills
- Commitment to providing exceptional client service
- Active member of the Florida Bar and in good standing
Your Day-to-Day
- Manage complex construction litigation matters from initial evaluation through resolution
- Develop case strategy and provide clients with clear recommendations regarding exposure, defenses, and resolution options
- Draft and argue substantive motions, pleadings, and discovery
- Take and defend depositions
- Attend hearings, mediations, and other court proceedings
- Work with experts, consultants, contractors, and other professionals throughout the litigation process
- Maintain consistent communication with clients regarding case developments and strategy
- Mentor and collaborate with junior attorneys and members of the litigation team
Benefits
Diversity in Leadership: We are proud to be 36% minority-owned, with over 70% of our attorneys from diverse backgrounds. Notably, over 60% of our firm's shareholders are also from minority groups.
Opportunity for Growth: We're on a growth sprint and want you to grow with us! Enjoy rapid career progression, hands-on experience, and ample learning opportunities.
Work-Life Balance: We value you - not just as an employee but as an individual. Enjoy proper work-life balance with us.
Perks of Being with Us:
- Inclusive Environment: Over 50% of our attorneys are female, with almost half our shareholders and leadership team also female
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule, competitive compensation, generous PTO, top-tier medical insurance, and a robust 401k (with match)
- Long-Term Growth: Over 15% of our staff proudly hold ten years or more tenure with us
Kindly note: Direct applicants only. No phone calls or recruiters, please.
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