Managing Attorney Construction Litigation

Boca Raton, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Wyman Legal Solutions is a niche residential construction law firm built for homeowners. We help people before during and after custom home builds and major renovations when projects go sideways on time money scope and quality. We do high-touch advisory contract drafting fixed-fee pre-litigation and selective litigation when it is truly the right move.

We are hiring a Managing Attorney because we need a real legal leader inside the work. This role is for someone who can run legal production keep matters moving protect client trust and keep the firms case management system accurate enough that leadership can see the truth without chasing it.

We need a strong seasoned litigation attorney who can run files lead clients direct the legal team and drive matters to resolution with urgency judgment and control. This is not an extra hands role. This is a leadership seat at work. This is the person who makes legal production predictable. If you want autonomy ownership and the chance to run the engine this role will feel like home.

You will be successful in this role if you can:

Evaluate and control a case early. You identify leverage risk and the cleanest path to resolution without letting files drift.
Run litigation with foresight and momentum. You move pleadings discovery depositions and motion practice forward on a deliberate timetable. You do not let opposing counsels delay tactics become lost months.
Handle clients well. Homeowners are emotionally invested and often overwhelmed. You communicate clearly set expectations and maintain client confidence even when the news is hard.
Negotiate like a litigator. You prepare cases for trial posture and you use that posture to drive better settlements.
Lead the legal team day-to-day. You delegate cleanly give usable direction and you hold standards without drama.
Operate with discipline. You keep files organized deadlines protected and timekeeping reliable. We use a case management platform and standard reporting tools to keep matters visible and moving and you are expected to work inside that structure.

$175000 DOE plus metric-based bonus compensation to $250000

Manage a construction dispute and litigation caseload from intake through resolution including pre-suit strategy negotiation and litigation when appropriate.
Conduct client meetings and provide practical counsel including strategy risks options and recommended next steps.
Draft revise and finalize high-impact work product including demand letters claims correspondence pre-suit notices pleadings motions discovery requests and responses deposition outlines mediation statements and settlement agreements.
Lead discovery strategy and execution including written discovery third-party records subpoenas depositions and dispute resolution when necessary.
Prepare for and attend hearings mediations case management conferences and selective trials (first or second chair depending on matter and staffing).
Negotiate with opposing counsel contractors insurers and other stakeholders to drive timely resolution and protect client positioning.
Direct and supervise legal support staff as delegated by the Managing Partner including assigning work clarifying expectations and ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met.
Maintain organized files and strong documentation so the firm can see what is happening what is next and what is at risk.
Maintain consistent timekeeping and billing hygiene so there is reliable visibility into work performed and matter economics.
Lead weekly litigation case review/production meetings (agenda priorities assignments deadlines and escalations) and ensure every active matter has an owner next step and due date.
Supervise and mentor attorneys and paralegals including delegation quality control feedback and development.
Own department execution standards: deadline discipline communication standards and timekeeping/billing hygiene.

8 years of Florida construction litigation experience with meaningful responsibility running files end-to-end.
57 years of people leadership experience (supervising attorneys and/or paralegals) including delegation quality control and performance management.
Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload while maintaining team oversight and consistent throughput.
Meaningful civil litigation experience with real responsibility for cases not just assignments.
Construction dispute experience including owner-contractor-subcontractor relationships defects payment disputes and lien issues preferred.
Experience representing homeowners preferred.
Experience working in a boutique environment where execution discipline matters.
Strong writing and advocacy skills.
Strong negotiation skills and comfort with conflict.
Comfort leading client conversations with emotionally invested clients.
Ability to work independently manage deadlines and maintain professional presence without constant oversight.
Technology competence and willingness to operate inside the firms case management discipline.

Required Experience:

You will be successful in this role if you can:

Evaluate and control a case early. You identify leverage risk and the cleanest path to resolution without letting files drift.
Run litigation with foresight and momentum. You move pleadings discovery depositions and motion practice forward on a deliberate timetable. You do not let opposing counsels delay tactics become lost months.
Handle clients well. Homeowners are emotionally invested and often overwhelmed. You communicate clearly set expectations and maintain client confidence even when the news is hard.
Negotiate like a litigator. You prepare cases for trial posture and you use that posture to drive better settlements.
Lead the legal team day-to-day. You delegate cleanly give usable direction and you hold standards without drama.
Operate with discipline. You keep files organized deadlines protected and timekeeping reliable. We use a case management platform and standard reporting tools to keep matters visible and moving and you are expected to work inside that structure.

$175000 DOE plus metric-based bonus compensation to $250000

Manage a construction dispute and litigation caseload from intake through resolution including pre-suit strategy negotiation and litigation when appropriate.
Conduct client meetings and provide practical counsel including strategy risks options and recommended next steps.
Draft revise and finalize high-impact work product including demand letters claims correspondence pre-suit notices pleadings motions discovery requests and responses deposition outlines mediation statements and settlement agreements.
Lead discovery strategy and execution including written discovery third-party records subpoenas depositions and dispute resolution when necessary.
Prepare for and attend hearings mediations case management conferences and selective trials (first or second chair depending on matter and staffing).
Negotiate with opposing counsel contractors insurers and other stakeholders to drive timely resolution and protect client positioning.
Direct and supervise legal support staff as delegated by the Managing Partner including assigning work clarifying expectations and ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met.
Maintain organized files and strong documentation so the firm can see what is happening what is next and what is at risk.
Maintain consistent timekeeping and billing hygiene so there is reliable visibility into work performed and matter economics.
Lead weekly litigation case review/production meetings (agenda priorities assignments deadlines and escalations) and ensure every active matter has an owner next step and due date.
Supervise and mentor attorneys and paralegals including delegation quality control feedback and development.
Own department execution standards: deadline discipline communication standards and timekeeping/billing hygiene.

8 years of Florida construction litigation experience with meaningful responsibility running files end-to-end.
57 years of people leadership experience (supervising attorneys and/or paralegals) including delegation quality control and performance management.
Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload while maintaining team oversight and consistent throughput.
Meaningful civil litigation experience with real responsibility for cases not just assignments.
Construction dispute experience including owner-contractor-subcontractor relationships defects payment disputes and lien issues preferred.
Experience representing homeowners preferred.
Experience working in a boutique environment where execution discipline matters.
Strong writing and advocacy skills.
Strong negotiation skills and comfort with conflict.
Comfort leading client conversations with emotionally invested clients.
Ability to work independently manage deadlines and maintain professional presence without constant oversight.
Technology competence and willingness to operate inside the firms case management discipline.

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Wyman Legal Solutions

At Wyman Legal Solutions, our mission is simple: to assist homeowners facing significant construction setbacks in getting back to living their lives and into the homes of their dreams as quickly as possible. Whether clients are facing a contractor dispute or need proactive legal guida ... View more

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