Senior Construction Litigation Attorney

Overview

A law firm specializing in residential construction litigation is seeking a Florida-licensed attorney with over 10 years of experience in construction-related disputes. This full-time Senior Construction Litigation Associate role involves representing homeowners, contractors, homeowners' associations (HOAs), and condominium associations in contract disputes, lien issues, and defect claims throughout the state of Florida. The position offers the flexibility to work remotely or from the office located in East Boca Raton, Florida.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of pre-trial construction litigation and arbitration.
• Serve as first-chair counsel in trial and arbitration hearings.
• Advise clients including homeowners, contractors, HOAs, and condominium associations on issues related to payments, timing, and quality of construction and renovation projects.
• Communicate empathetically with clients, providing real-life guidance on important issues.
• Resolve client issues promptly and efficiently.
• Negotiate with opposing parties or their attorneys to settle construction disputes.
• Direct and delegate work on complex litigation matters to associates and paralegals.

Requirements

• Licensed attorney in Florida with a minimum of 10 years of experience in construction litigation.
• Working knowledge of Florida’s Construction Lien Law (Chapter 713) and condominium and HOA laws (Chapters 718 and 720).
• Results-oriented with a focus on achieving positive client outcomes.
• Experience in the construction industry or transactional construction law is a plus.
• Ability to resolve disputes efficiently in the best interests of clients.
• Skilled in delegating tasks to paralegals and support staff.
• Empathetic with clients while capable of having difficult conversations.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Proficient with technology and artificial intelligence tools.
• Detail-oriented and able to manage increasing workloads accurately.
• Clear and concise writing and communication skills that instill client confidence.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary starting at $175,000 with annual bonus opportunities up to $215,000+
• Opportunity to generate additional income through client development within the firm’s niche

Location

• Position based in East Boca Raton, Florida, with remote work options available
• Work covers the entire state of Florida

Applicants who submit cover letters explaining their interest in this position will be given priority. Recruiters are not being considered at this time.