Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Associate Attorney

Associate Attorney

Position Overview
We are seeking an Associate Attorney to join a dynamic law firm handling complex commercial litigation, corporate matters, and construction-related disputes. The attorney will manage casework from intake through resolution, provide strategic legal counsel to corporate and construction clients, and contribute to the firms growth. Ideal candidates combine strong litigation experience with knowledge of corporate and/or construction law, excellent drafting and advocacy skills, and a collaborative work style.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of complex commercial and construction litigation matters, including pleadings, discovery, motions, and trial preparation.
• Conduct substantive legal research and draft high-quality briefs, memoranda, motions, settlement agreements, contracts, and other court filings.
• Advise and counsel corporate and construction clients on transactional and compliance matters, contract drafting and negotiation, risk allocation, and dispute prevention.
• Handle construction-specific matters including contract interpretation, payment disputes, delay and defect claims, mechanics liens, bond claims, and negotiation of construction-related settlements.
• Lead and coordinate discovery efforts, including written discovery, depositions, e-discovery protocols, and working with expert witnesses.
• Represent clients in court, arbitration, mediation, and administrative proceedings; prepare witnesses and manage litigation budgets and timelines.
• Collaborate with partners and other attorneys on case strategy, file management, and client communications; develop and maintain client relationships.
• Participate in business development activities, including client pitches, networking, and contributing to practice-area thought leadership (articles, presentations).
• Meet firm performance standards including billable hours, timekeeping, file organization, and adherence to ethical and professional responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active admission to the state bar (or ability to obtain admission promptly).
• 1+ years of litigation experience, with demonstrated exposure to complex commercial litigation; construction litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Practical knowledge of construction law issues such as construction contracts, payment mechanisms, liens, bonds, change orders, delay and defect claims.
• Proven legal research, analysis and writing skills; experience drafting persuasive motions, briefs and settlement documents.
• Trial, arbitration, or deposition experience preferred; strong courtroom presence and advocacy skills.
• Strong interpersonal and client-management skills; ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly to clients and colleagues.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational and time-management skills, and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Comfortable working with litigation support and e-discovery tools; proficiency with common office software and case management systems.
• Commitment to professional ethics and continuing legal education; motivated to contribute to a collaborative, client-focused practice.

Benefits

• Base Salary: $110,000-$175,000
• Bonus eligible
• Medical, dental, vision
• ST/LT Disability
• 401K with company match
• Unlimited PTO/Vacation
• Flexible hybrid schedule

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 08/20/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter .  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at  View email address on ziprecruiter.com to make arrangements.

Salary

$110000 - $170000 USD per year