What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney - Construction Litigation position at W3Global?
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Construction Litigation Associate Attorney
Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Firm: Boutique, high energy law firm
Experience: 3 to 8 years
Compensation: depending on experience
Schedule: Hybrid, 3 days in office, 2 days remote
Benefits: 100% health benefits 401(k)
Required Experience
3 to 8 years of attorney experience
Litigation experience
Construction Law Experience Required
Must understand the construction space, not someone transitioning into it with no experience
Construction Defect Experience Preferred
Bond and lien experience is a plus
Excellent Legal Writing Skills Required
Strong analytical skills required
What They Want
They want someone who already has a foundation in construction law but is committed to becoming a highly trained expert construction attorney
This is not someone looking to simply come in, do the minimum, and leave. They want an attorney who understands that becoming successful takes time, effort, commitment, and sacrifice.
The right person wants to learn, develop their expertise, take ownership of their career, and grow with the firm long term.Values / PersonalityCulture FitBoutique firm environment.
They want someone who wants to be part of the firm's growth and build their career there
No job hoppers. Stability and long term commitment matter
They aren't looking for someone who watches the clock or approaches the position as simply another job.
They want someone invested in learning, improving, contributing, and becoming successful in the practice.OpportunityGreat opportunity for a 3 to 8 year litigation attorney with construction experience who is committed to becoming a well trained expert construction lawyer in a boutique, high energy firm setting
The firm provides an opportunity to continue learning and developing under experienced attorneys while taking on meaningful construction litigation work.Excellent writing and analytical ability are required
Compensation & Benefits
Base : depending on experience
Health: 100% health benefits
Retirement: 401(k)
Work Setup: 3 days in office 2 remote
Biggest Screening Priorities
1 Construction experience: This is required, not simply preferred
Not afraid: Comfortable taking on challenges, asking questions, and learning
Initiative: Takes action without needing constant direction
Driven: Wants to become successful and advance professionally
Committed: Understands the time and effort required to become excellent
Growth minded: Genuinely wants to learn and become an expert
Accountable: Takes ownership of their work
Hardworking: Not a "last one in, first one out" mentality
Coachable: Wants mentorship, feedback, and continued development
Self motivated: Doesn't need someone constantly pushing them
Long term oriented: Wants to build a career with the firm
Loyal / Stable: No pattern of job hopping
Pay: depending on experience
Benefits
401(k)
Health insurance
Education
Doctorate (Required)
Experience
Construction law: 3 years (Required)
Location:
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Construction Litigation Associate Attorney
Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Firm: Boutique, high energy law firm
Experience: 3 to 8 years
Compensation: depending on experience
Schedule: Hybrid, 3 days in office, 2 days remote
Benefits: 100% health benefits 401(k)
Required Experience
3 to 8 years of attorney experience
Litigation experience
Construction Law Experience Required
Must understand the construction space, not someone transitioning into it with no experience
Construction Defect Experience Preferred
Bond and lien experience is a plus
Excellent Legal Writing Skills Required
Strong analytical skills required
What They Want
They want someone who already has a foundation in construction law but is committed to becoming a highly trained expert construction attorney
This is not someone looking to simply come in, do the minimum, and leave. They want an attorney who understands that becoming successful takes time, effort, commitment, and sacrifice.
The right person wants to learn, develop their expertise, take ownership of their career, and grow with the firm long term.Values / PersonalityCulture FitBoutique firm environment.
They want someone who wants to be part of the firm's growth and build their career there
No job hoppers. Stability and long term commitment matter
They aren't looking for someone who watches the clock or approaches the position as simply another job.
They want someone invested in learning, improving, contributing, and becoming successful in the practice.OpportunityGreat opportunity for a 3 to 8 year litigation attorney with construction experience who is committed to becoming a well trained expert construction lawyer in a boutique, high energy firm setting
The firm provides an opportunity to continue learning and developing under experienced attorneys while taking on meaningful construction litigation work.Excellent writing and analytical ability are required
Compensation & Benefits
Base : depending on experience
Health: 100% health benefits
Retirement: 401(k)
Work Setup: 3 days in office 2 remote
Biggest Screening Priorities
1 Construction experience: This is required, not simply preferred
- Litigation ability: They need someone who can operate within litigation and understands the work
- Writing analytical ability: Both are major requirements.
- Career stability: Look closely at tenure and reasons for leaving previous firms
- Commitment: Are they willing to put in the effort required to become excellent at what they do?
- Long term mindset: Do they actually want to grow with a boutique firm, or is this just their next move?
- Personality: Intuitive, proactive, unafraid, coachable, driven, and self motivated.
Not afraid: Comfortable taking on challenges, asking questions, and learning
Initiative: Takes action without needing constant direction
Driven: Wants to become successful and advance professionally
Committed: Understands the time and effort required to become excellent
Growth minded: Genuinely wants to learn and become an expert
Accountable: Takes ownership of their work
Hardworking: Not a "last one in, first one out" mentality
Coachable: Wants mentorship, feedback, and continued development
Self motivated: Doesn't need someone constantly pushing them
Long term oriented: Wants to build a career with the firm
Loyal / Stable: No pattern of job hopping
Pay: depending on experience
Benefits
401(k)
Health insurance
Education
Doctorate (Required)
Experience
Construction law: 3 years (Required)
Location:
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Salary : $140,000 - $190,000