What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Construction Litigation Attorney JN -062026-176933 position at Goodwin Recruiting?
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Join a nationally recognized law firm with a strong presence throughout the Southeast and a collaborative, team-oriented culture. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction litigation attorney seeking sophisticated litigation work, direct client interaction, and long-term career growth with a highly respected defense-side practice. The Tampa office is actively seeking an attorney who can immediately contribute to a busy construction litigation team.
Experienced Construction Litigation Attorney Benefits & Compensation
JOB ID: 176933 #post
Jessica Jones
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, $215,000 - $250,000,
Join a nationally recognized law firm with a strong presence throughout the Southeast and a collaborative, team-oriented culture. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction litigation attorney seeking sophisticated litigation work, direct client interaction, and long-term career growth with a highly respected defense-side practice. The Tampa office is actively seeking an attorney who can immediately contribute to a busy construction litigation team.
Experienced Construction Litigation Attorney Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive base salary starting around $215,000 , with flexibility based on experience
- Exceptional candidates may command compensation exceeding $250,000
- 1,850 billable hour requirement with bonus eligibility beginning at 1,950 hours, including a $10,000 bonus opportunity and additional production-based incentives
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Professional development and mentorship opportunities
- Clear path for long-term career growth and partnership consideration within a nationally respected law firm
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced construction attorneys on sophisticated matters
- National platform with a collaborative culture and cross-office support
- Active Florida Bar license in good standing
- 7 years of litigation experience
- Substantive construction litigation experience
- Complex litigation experience required
- Ability to independently manage litigation matters from inception through resolution with minimal supervision
- Experience handling hearings, depositions, motion practice, mediations, and court appearances
- Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills
- Excellent communication and client relationship management abilities
- Strong interpersonal skills and courtroom presence
- Strong academic credentials preferred
- Ability to work full-time in the Tampa office
- Experience representing owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, or construction-related businesses
- Experience handling construction defect claims, contract disputes, delay claims, payment disputes, and related construction litigation matters
- Experience working with construction experts and technical consultants
- Familiarity with construction contracts and risk allocation issues
- Experience working collaboratively within a litigation team while also managing matters independently
- Demonstrated business development aptitude and relationship-building skills
- Strong client-service orientation and business-minded approach to legal practice
- Manage complex construction litigation matters from inception through resolution
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, briefs, and legal memoranda
- Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies
- Take and defend depositions
- Prepare for and attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and other court proceedings
- Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and witnesses
- Collaborate with partners and attorneys across the firm's construction practice
- Analyze construction contracts, project documentation, and technical records
- Work closely with experts and consultants in support of litigation strategy
- Provide practical legal guidance and strategic counsel to construction industry clients
- Participate in client development and business generation efforts
JOB ID: 176933 #post
Jessica Jones
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, $215,000 - $250,000,
Salary : $215,000 - $250,000