What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Litigation Associate Attorney position at Becker & Poliakoff, P.A.?
Becker has been included in the inaugural list of The Best Companies to Work for Among U.S. Law Firms by U.S. News & World Report for 2024. Come join our award-winning team!
Becker is a multi-practice, commercial law firm with international affiliates and 15 offices in Florida, New York, New Jersey and Washington, DC. Becker is a diverse commercial law firm who prides itself on client focused services and a commitment to always exceeding our client's expectations. We are looking for professionals who share the same commitment. Becker offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.
Currently, seeking Litigation Associate for busy Construction Law and Litigation practice located in Ft. Lauderdale. The primary emphasis will be litigation on large multi-party construction defect cases. The ideal candidate will have excellent attention to detail and share the firm's commitment to its clients by being prompt, responsive and knowledgeable. Excellent academic credentials with superior research and writing skills required. Must have received JD from a top 25 law school. Construction litigation experience highly preferred. Member of the Florida Bar required.
Responsibilities include :
Preparation and drafting of pleadings, discovery, motions and memoranda of law
Deposition, hearing, mediation, and trial preparation and attendance
Client relations and communications
Reviewing legal issues and preparing memoranda analyzing legal and factual issues
Document review
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