Legal Counsel - Litigation

Responsibilities

• Respond to inbound claims and demands, including subrogation claims, subpoenas, and UCC lien claims
• Work with divisions to address and resolve escalated customer care matters
• Handle deposit disputes, including negotiation and resolution with customers and internal teams
• Manage trade partner disputes and mechanic’s liens
• Oversee small claims cases, including preparing witnesses for court and representing Lennar’s interests
• Help manage external law firms on routine and lower-risk matters
• Respond to Contractor’s License Board complaints and DRE complaints
• Assist with other pre-litigation and minor litigation matters as needed
• Perform legal research and analysis in support of pre-litigation strategy
• Maintain accurate and well-organized matter documentation and records

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school; licensed to practice law in the U.S.
• 0-5 years of legal experience, with a strong background in litigation
• Experience handling insurance defense obligations and/or handling bodily injury claims preferred
• Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels, balancing legal risk with business growth.

Hard Skills

• legal research
• litigation
• negotiation
• insurance defense
• bodily injury claims
• subrogation claims
• UCC lien claims
• small claims cases
• pre-litigation strategy
• matter documentation

Soft Skills

• analytical skills
• communication skills
• negotiation skills
• strategic thinking
• operational skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• licensed to practice law in the U.S.