Construction Attorney

Job Description

Location - Riverside, California (Metro Area)

Construction Attorney responsibilities

• Review, modify, and create construction contracts, government contracts, and contractor agreements that protect from potential general liability and payment protection issues

• Provide legal counsel to clients by analyzing their situation, defining their needs, and determining a proper strategy and course of action

• Prepare legal documents, such as correspondence, motions, pleadings, briefs, and claims on behalf of the client

• Resolve construction claims and disputes regarding contracts, construction defects, torts, payments, bond claims, and liens to avoid litigation and arbitration where possible

• Mediate, negotiate, arbitrate, litigate, and argue motions on behalf of clients during legal proceedings in court

• Supervise tasks assigned to administrative staff and paralegals and work with clerks to set up client billing, meetings, and wrap up of case projects

Construction Attorney qualifications

• Completion of an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree is required

• Must be an active member of the ABA/local bar association in California

• 5 - 10 years of litigation experience and dispute resolution as a defense attorney or general counsel is desired

• Specialty in construction law is strongly preferred

• Current knowledge of the construction industry including labor law, contracts, processes, methods, building codes, and safety regulations is required

• Ability to handle heavy caseload with little supervision

• Strong writing skills, decision-making, problem-solving, interpersonal skills, and communication skills are necessary

Construction Attorney compensation - $200k-$300k