Construction Litigation Attorney

Job Description

Job Title

Construction Litigation Attorney

Location

Must be based or willing to relocate to Chicago, Illinois.

Salary/Package

Highly competitive base salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package commensurate with experience, qualifications, and portable business.

About The Firm :

A highly regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Construction Litigation Attorney to join its Construction practice.

The firm represents a wide range of clients, from entrepreneurs to global institutions, across various industries including banking, real estate, manufacturing, and hospitality.

Responsibilities :

• Conducting factual investigations and discovery
• Preparing pleadings, taking depositions, arguing motions, participating in mediation
• The ability to successfully develop and maintain strong relationships with the firm’s existing client base
• Experience in court proceedings
• The ideal candidate is a strong legal writer with experience working on cases involving design defects, construction defects, construction delay, mechanic’s liens and payment issues in the construction industry

Candidate requirements :

• 3+ years of Construction Litigation experience
• Strong experience across investigations and discovery, pleadings, depositions, arguing motions and client communication
• Excellent academic credentials
• The ability to effectively handle multiple projects and articulate legal strategies
• Proactive, dynamic, and entrepreneurial

Certifications :

Candidate ideally to be admitted and able to practice in Illinois.

Benefits of Firm :

Hybrid working flexibility - The Firm offers the opportunity for hybrid work

Excellent Compensation - They provide a highly competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and a generous benefits package

Inclusive Culture - The firm is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. They welcome individuals from all backgrounds and encourage collaboration across the firm

Community Engagement - The Law Firm encourages their team to engage in pro bono work, volunteer efforts, and community service, making a positive impact beyond their offices

Philosophy - Collaborating with clients every step of the wayto provide full-service, cost effective specialized legal representation and consultation to a wide variety of clients to achieve desired results.