What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Attorney position at Taylor, Day, Grimm & Boyd?
About Us:
Taylor, Day, Grimm and Boyd is a civil litigation firm located in Jacksonville, FL. We provide counsel to clients in a broad spectrum of matters with a focus on defense. Our approach is underpinned by the belief that if it matters to our client, it matters to us. We commit to our clients that we will respond rapidly, treat them fairly and put their interests first.
To do that, we invest in our team members and their professional growth. We provide competitive salary plus quarterly performance bonuses as well as health insurance, 401(k), and flexible scheduling and a positive work environment. The firm itself has been awarded Tier 1 designation by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Law Firms in the Jacksonville area.
About The Job:
Taylor, Day, Grimm & Boyd is currently seeking an Associate Attorney with 0-3 years’ experience doing construction defect litigation. This position requires an individual who is self-motivated, able to manage their own cases, and work with others within a litigation team.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable in an inclusive workplace that celebrates innovative thinking and values different perspectives. Candidate will utilize the mentorship of a diverse and rapidly expanding team of attorneys and personally prioritize work/life balance.
Responsibilities:
- Research and prepare legal briefs, opinions, and memorandums.
- Receive new cases and provide an evaluation of claims, including a proposed litigation strategy.
- Prepare pleadings, motions, and discovery. This includes the ability to take depositions in preparation for trial and examinations under oath.
- Ability to litigate pre-trial motions.
- Prepare for and represent clients through mediation and trial, including jury trials.
- General file management, including meeting client and court deadlines.
Experience:
- Member of Florida Bar (required)
- Member of Middle, Northern, and Southern Districts (preferred)
- 0-3 years of substantive construction defect litigation (required).
- Prior use and familiarity with ProLaw (asset).
License:
- Licensed to practice law within the State of Florida (required)
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school (required)
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- 401(k)
- Flexible Scheduling
- Bonuses
