Construction Litigation Attorney

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Cole, Scott & Kissane

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Pensacola, Florida

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Provide legal counseling and services to construction professionals regarding defect claims, torts, and contractual disputes. Responsibilities include taking depositions, drafting motions, and representing clients at hearings and trials.

Qualifications

You are a licensed Florida Bar member with at least 1 year of litigation experience, ideally in construction defect litigation. You possess excellent communication and writing skills, enabling you to effectively represent clients in construction disputes and work collaboratively within a legal team.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Construction Defect Litigation

Litigation

Legal Research

Pleadings

Deposition

Motion Practice

Trial Advocacy

Florida Bar License

Job Description

Cole, Scott & Kissane seeks a Construction Litigation Attorney.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide counseling and legal services to contractors, design professionals, developers, and individuals in disputes involving defect claims, torts, contractual issues, and other construction-related matters.
  • Take and defend depositions
  • Draft and argue dispositive motions
  • Attend site inspections, hearings, mediations, and trials
  • Perform legal research and provide analysis of case law
  • Prepare pleadings and correspondence
  • Communicate with clients, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel

Qualifications:

  • Must be a licensed member of the Florida Bar
  • Must have a minimum of 1 year of litigation experience, preferably in construction defect litigation
  • Excellent communication and writing skills
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Benefits:

  • Competitive Compensation, with Monthly Revenue-Based Bonus potential for associates, and End-of-Year Bonus
  • Full Benefits Package, with choices from among several Health, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance Plans
  • 401(k) with Employer Matching
  • 20 days of Paid Time Off
  • Parental Leave
  • Professional Development with our "CSK Learning Series" and In-Office Lunch and Learns
  • Diverse, Inclusive, Supportive, and Team-Oriented Work Environment

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Cole, Scott & Kissane

We are the Florida Law Firm. CSK is the largest defense firm practicing in 12 offices from the Panhandle to the Keys. CSK focuses primarily on insurance defense litigation with legal expertise in a wide variety of litigation and transactional matters.
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