Company: Dickinson Wright
Position: Construction Law Associate Attorney
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Description: Dickinson Wright is seeking a construction law associate to join its growing and diverse construction practice that represents parties across the construction industry throughout all stages of a construction project, including owners, developers, general contractors, and architects, for public or private projects throughout Florida and the country.
Training will be provided regarding all aspects of construction law, including transactional work such as contract drafting and deal negotiations as well as dispute resolution services consisting of pre-suit efforts, litigation or arbitration to solve industry pain points for our clients. The position will require drafting of pleadings and motion practice at both the state and federal levels along with providing trial support.
Contact: To apply, please visit: https://www.dickinson-wright.com/careers?tab=0
Qualifications: Candidate should have 1-4 years’ experience, excellent academic credentials and strong research, writing and communication skills. Previous construction law experience preferable or at least an eagerness to learn. Candidate should be comfortable in the courtroom and working directly with clients or colleagues. Long-term interest in business development and potential board certification in the area of construction law is highly desirable.
Dickinson Wright offers a generous benefits package for eligible full-time associate attorneys within our U.S. offices, including health, dental, and vision; 401(k) and profit sharing plans; paid vacation; and parental leave. Additional elective programs include: a health flexible spending account, a health savings account, identity theft protection, a dependent day care reimbursement account, commuter benefits, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, an employee assistance program, and emergency travel assistance.