Attorney- 3603314

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Job Title: Attorney

Location: Jacksonville, FL 32202

Salary/Payrate: $100K plus bonus and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment: Onsite

Term: Permanent / Fulltime

Bachelor’s degree required: Yes

Bar Admission: Florida

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

Job Description:

Our law firm client is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney with 3–5 years of substantive construction defect litigation experience to join its litigation team. This role is ideal for a motivated attorney who can independently manage cases while collaborating effectively within a team-oriented environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical, drafting, and case management skills, along with the ability to handle complex construction-related disputes from inception through resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage construction defect litigation matters from pre-suit through trial preparation
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and legal correspondence
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda
• Attend hearings, mediations, depositions, and court appearances
• Communicate directly with clients, experts, opposing counsel, and carriers
• Analyze construction documents, contracts, and defect-related claims
• Coordinate discovery, document review, and case strategy with litigation team members
• Maintain accurate billing and case management records
• Work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to meet deadlines and client objectives

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of substantive construction defect litigation experience required
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Florida
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to independently manage a litigation caseload
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail
• Experience using ProLaw or familiarity with ProLaw is a plus
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced litigation environment