Associate Attorney

Construction Litigation Associate - Boca Raton/Remote Looking for a Florida-licensed attorney with 6+ years of experience with construction matters. Our firm has experienced significant and aggressive growth over the past few years, and we are seeking a client-service-oriented, full-time construction litigation associate attorney experienced in handling disputes between contractors and owners to join our team as our fourth attorney. Our law firm is positioned as Florida's Premier Residential Construction Law Firm for Homeowners.

This is a niche within the construction law niche that we are currently dominating through value-added services and creative billing models (not just hourly rates). We help homeowners before, during, and after their custom home builds and major home renovation projects. We provide advice, guidance, and contract drafting services to homeowners before projects. We provide ongoing advice and guidance as a Renovation Concierge during projects.

We also perform these services for HOAs and Condominium Associations. We provide pre-litigation and litigation services for homeowners and a select group of contractors. The role involves providing legal advice and guidance to homeowners, contractors, HOAs, and Condo Associations regarding their construction projects, actively litigating cases, handling depositions, attending court hearings, drafting contracts, negotiating on behalf of homeowners with contractors or other lawyers, and all phases of litigation.

Our office is in East Boca Raton. We do work throughout the entire State of Florida. This position can be filled by a Florida-licensed attorney working anywhere and promises to be extremely rewarding. The ability to generate clients within the firm’s niche will be rewarded. Applicants submitting cover letters explaining what attracts them to this position will be given priority.

• All phases of construction dispute resolution, from pre-litigation through and including trial.
• Guiding homeowners, contractors, HOAs, and Condominium Associations through issues common to major construction and renovation projects, including issues relating to payments, timing, and quality of work.
• Communicating empathetically with non-institutional clients in need of valuable, real-life guidance with issues of great importance to them.
• Resolving the clients’ issues as promptly and efficiently as possible.
• Negotiating with opposing parties or their attorneys to resolve ongoing construction disputes.
• Drafting, revising, and advising on construction contracts to owners, HOAs, Condominium Associations, contractors, and subcontractors.

• Licensed in Florida with 6+ years of construction litigation.
• Construction industry/transactional experience is a plus.
• Focus on resolving disputes efficiently as dictated by the best interests of the client.
• Empathetic yet can have tough conversations with clients.
• Strong negotiator.
• Savvy with technology and AI.
• Pride in accuracy and attention to detail while handling an increasing volume of work.
• Desire to be part of a team driven by a purpose.

Compensation: $135,000 - $180,000 yearly including incentives