Construction Attorney

We are looking for an experienced construction attorney to join our established team of Construction Professionals. We are a plumbing and heating company in the Riverside, California metro area. The ideal candidate should have 5 - 10 years of construction industry legal experience and a proven track record of favorable dispute resolution and litigation experiences. Knowledge of HVAC, Mechanical Electrical, Heating & New Construction is also required. Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills are needed as you will work closely with our team to provide them world-class legal representation and contract writing Must be licensed to practice law in California. If this sounds like you, we'd love to connect. Please apply today.

Location - Riverside, California (Metro Area)

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

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

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