SENIOR CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION ATTORNEY

SENIOR CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION ATTORNEY – REMOTE LOCATION: Remote (MUST reside in Texas, Arizona, Indiana, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, Georgia or Tennessee). COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE • Base Salary: $115,000–$145,000 annually, commensurate with experience. • Associate Bonus Program: Eligible for performance-based bonuses. Details discussed during the interview process. • Billable Hours: 1,500 annually. • Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire. • Schedule: Remote, with flexibility based on client, experience and case requirements. • Benefits: Health insurance, retirement plan with company matching, paid time off, CLE reimbursement, and flexible scheduling when possible. ROLE IMPACT: Bring your construction litigation expertise to a law firm representing major general contractors and construction industry clients nationwide. This fully remote opportunity is designed for experienced attorneys in Texas, Arizona, or Florida who can independently manage sophisticated construction disputes, contribute immediately to complex legal matters, and collaborate effectively with a national legal team. Work on high-value litigation while enjoying a 1,500-hour annual billable requirement, bonus eligibility, and exposure to nationally significant construction projects. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Independently manage complex construction litigation, including construction defects, contract disputes, payment claims, and breach-of-contract matters. • Lead legal research, case strategy, pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation. • Represent clients in mediation, arbitration, settlement negotiations, and litigation proceedings. • Draft, review, and negotiate construction contracts while advising clients on risk management and dispute resolution. • Collaborate remotely with partners and attorneys, managing deadlines, client communications, and case responsibilities with minimal supervision. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and an active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, in good standing. • Substantial hands-on construction law and civil litigation experience, including construction contract disputes, construction defect claims, payment disputes, discovery, depositions, and litigation case management (5+ years of construction litigation experience, including mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation.) • Proven ability to independently manage sophisticated construction matters, develop case strategy, communicate directly with clients, and work effectively in a remote legal environment without extensive training or supervision. CORE TOOLS & SYSTEMS • Westlaw, LexisNexis, or comparable legal research platforms. • Electronic discovery (eDiscovery) and litigation case management systems. • Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, and virtual collaboration platforms. • Electronic court filing and document management systems. PREFERRED SKILLS • 5+ years of construction litigation experience, including mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation. • Educational or professional background in civil engineering, architecture, construction management, or the construction industry. • Experience representing general contractors on complex commercial construction projects and multimillion-dollar disputes. LEGAL NOTICE By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from CornerStone and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at: