Associate Attorney - Construction Litigation

Mentorship - Career Growth - Close Team This Jobot Job is hosted by: Bri Dodson Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 per year A bit about us: We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Permanent Associate Attorney specializing in Construction Litigation to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for handling all aspects of construction litigation cases, ranging from initial client consultation to settlement or trial. This position presents a unique opportunity to work on high-stakes, complex construction disputes, providing invaluable support to our clients. If you have a strong background in Insurance Defense and a keen interest in construction law, we would love to hear from you. Why join us? Responsibilities: Manage a diverse case load of construction litigation matters, ensuring all deadlines are met and clients are updated regularly. Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis to support case progression and strategy development. Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, responses, and settlement agreements. Represent clients in court proceedings, including hearings, trials, arbitrations, and mediations. Liaise with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and court personnel, maintaining a high level of professionalism and integrity. Collaborate with a team of attorneys and support staff to develop effective defense strategies. Stay updated with the latest developments in construction law and insurance defense, applying this knowledge to your work. Job Details Qualifications: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school. Admitted to practice law in the state, with a clean disciplinary record. Minimum of 2 years of experience in construction litigation, with a strong emphasis on Insurance Defense. Excellent legal research and writing skills, with the ability to draft clear, concise, and persuasive legal documents. Strong negotiation skills, with the ability to advocate effectively for our clients. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to maintain strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and court personnel. Detail-oriented, with exceptional organizational and case management skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong ethical judgment and the ability to maintain client confidentiality. Proficiency in legal research tools and software. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team, where you will have the chance to make a real impact on our clients' lives. If you are passionate about construction litigation and insurance defense, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your legal career. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents 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 here: jobot.com/privacy-policy