SPECIAL COUNSEL ATTORNEY LITIGATION CONSTRUCTION PRACTICE GROUP

Locations: Miami, FL | Orlando, FL | Tampa, FL

Our client, a highly regarded AmLaw 50 law firm, is seeking a talented Special Counsel Attorney to join their dynamic Litigation Department in support of their Construction Practice Group (link removed) This full-time, non-partner-track role is available in the firms Miami , Orlando , or Tampa offices and is ideal for an experienced litigation attorney who thrives in a high-volume, independent work environment and is looking to focus on construction-related disputes, arbitration, and insurance litigation.

Candidate Profile:

JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record (link removed)>

Active Bar Admission in Florida , in good standing.

27 years of substantive litigation experience, ideally including arbitration and mediation (link removed)>

Demonstrated experience conducting discovery , drafting and arguing motions in court , and handling depositions (link removed)>

Familiarity with construction and design defect litigation , insurance claims , and related areas is highly desirable (link removed)>

Proven success in case resolution , including settlements (link removed)>

Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.

Experience supervising paralegals and legal support teams is a plus (link removed)>

Soft Skills: research, persuasive writing, time management, and interpersonal skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage a high volume of construction-related litigation matters , with an emphasis on arbitration proceedings (link removed)>

Draft legal documents , including motions, memoranda, pleadings, and discovery responses.

Represent clients in mediations , arbitrations , and court hearings (link removed)>

Coordinate closely with supervising attorneys, clients, and opposing counsel to ensure efficient and effective resolution of disputes (link removed)>

Support the Construction Practice Group in handling claims related to insurance , construction defects , design disputes , and contract performance (link removed)>

Oversee and direct paralegals and support staff in case preparation and document management.

Why Join Us? This is a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a nationally-respected construction litigation practice at one of the countrys top law firms (link removed) Special Counsel attorneys enjoy a collaborative work culture with the autonomy to manage their caseloads and the support of a well-established team. The role offers exposure to complex arbitration and litigation matters in a fast-paced, intellectually rigorous environment without the demands of a partner-track trajectory (link removed)>

Compensation & Benefits:</h3> Compensation : The expected salary range for this position is $130,000$140,000 , commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Comprehensive benefits package : includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; time off; and wellness and mental health support. Additional perks include backup child care, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and breast milk shipping services for mothers on business travel, among others.

Application Requirements: Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume , law school transcript , and a writing sample (link removed)>

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer (link removed)>

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