Associate Attorney (Construction Law & Litigation)

A bit about us:

We are an established Midtown Manhattan law firm with a growing construction law practice, representing clients across complex construction disputes, commercial litigation, and transactional matters. Our attorneys work collaboratively while taking meaningful ownership of sophisticated cases and client relationships.

Why join us?

Join a growing, high-performing construction law practice where you'll have the opportunity to independently manage meaningful matters and expand your expertise across both litigation and transactional work. We offer competitive compensation, year-end bonus potential, exposure to complex construction matters, and long-term professional growth, with the potential for remote Fridays after approximately six months once performance expectations are met.

Job Details

Associate Attorney - Construction Law & Litigation
Location: New York, NY 10016 - Midtown Manhattan
Compensation: $150,000-$200,000
Work Arrangement: Onsite, 5 days per week
Hybrid Eligibility: After approximately 6 months, or once performance expectations have been demonstrated, employees may be eligible to work remotely on Fridays.
Annual Billable Requirement: 1,800 hours
Experience: 5+ years
Interview process - 1 and done
Bar Admission: New York required; New Jersey admission is a plus

About the Role
A well-established Midtown Manhattan construction law firm with an expanding practice is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join its growing team. This position is ideal for a mid-level attorney with 5+ years of litigation experience and a strong interest or background in construction law.
The Associate will directly handle and take primary responsibility for multiple litigation matters while also developing and applying expertise in drafting and negotiating construction-related, transactional, and other agreements.
The ideal candidate will bring strong litigation capabilities, excellent legal writing skills, sound judgment, and the ability to independently manage matters while collaborating with attorneys and legal staff on complex cases.

Billable Hours & Bonus Eligibility
Associates are expected to meet an annual requirement of 1,800 billable hours.
Meeting billable-hour expectations is a factor in determining year-end bonus eligibility, along with the employee remaining in good standing, overall performance, and other factors determined by the firm.
Schedule
This position is initially 100% onsite, Monday through Friday, in Midtown Manhattan. After approximately six months, or once the Associate has demonstrated that performance expectations are being consistently met, there may be an opportunity to work remotely on Fridays.
Application Requirements
Qualified candidates should be prepared to provide:
Current resume
Law school transcript
Legal writing sample

Key Responsibilities
Directly handle and maintain primary responsibility for multiple litigation matters from inception through resolution.
Manage all phases of litigation, including case analysis, pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, hearings, court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
Handle matters involving construction law, 881 proceedings, construction disputes, and related litigation.
Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on construction-related agreements, transactional contracts, leases, and other legal documents.
Conduct comprehensive legal research and prepare high-quality written work product, including motions, briefs, memoranda, pleadings, and correspondence.

Provide legal counsel and strategic guidance to clients within the construction industry.
Develop case strategies and independently manage deadlines, discovery obligations, and client expectations.
Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, and other dispute-resolution proceedings.
Collaborate with partners, associates, and legal support staff on complex litigation and transactional matters.
Maintain strong client relationships through responsive communication and practical legal guidance.
Stay current on developments in New York construction law, litigation, and related regulatory matters.
Mentor and provide guidance to junior attorneys and legal support staff as appropriate.
Consistently meet the firm's professional, performance, and billable-hour expectations.

Required Qualifications
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
5+ years of attorney experience, with significant litigation experience.
Active New York Bar admission in good standing is required.
Experience with construction law and/or construction-related litigation strongly preferred.
Experience with RPAPL § 881 proceedings is highly desirable.
Experience drafting and negotiating transactional and construction-related contracts.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple active litigation matters.
Strong experience with pleadings, discovery, motions, court appearances, and dispute resolution.
Excellent legal research and writing skills are essential.
Strong analytical, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively with a legal team.
Excellent client-facing communication and interpersonal skills.
High standards of professionalism, judgment, and ethics.
Proficiency with legal research platforms and legal technology.

Preferred Qualifications
New Jersey Bar admission in addition to New York.
Direct construction law experience.
Experience with RPAPL § 881 access proceedings.
Experience representing owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, or other construction-industry clients.
Combination of construction litigation and transactional contract experience.
Experience handling matters independently with limited supervision.

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