Role Title: Special Counsel within the Litigation Department.
Firm & Location: Foley & Lardner LLP, with openings in Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, or Tampa, Florida.
Practice Focus: Support the Construction Practice Group, specifically on single-family housing matters.
Work Arrangement: Full-time, non-partner track position.
Experience Required: 3 to 7 years of litigation experience.
Bar & Education: Active member in good standing of the Florida Bar, holding a JD from an ABA-approved law school.
Key Responsibilities & Skills: Manage a high volume of matters independently, with a significant focus on arbitration proceedings. Requires strong legal research and writing skills.
Litigation Experience: Must have conducted discovery, drafted motions, argued motions in court, and possess some deposition and trial experience.
Preferred Expertise: Experience in mediation, arbitration, insurance claims, and construction/design defect litigation. A proven track record in settling cases is strongly preferred.
Work Ethic & Management: Requires strong organizational and time management skills. Prior experience managing paralegals and support staff is beneficial.
Compensation & Benefits: Expected annual salary of $140,000. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), disability, life insurance, adoption assistance, and backup dependent care.

Construction Litigation Special Counsel

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