Construction Litigation Associate

Overview

AmLaw 200 firm with Great Benefits! This Jobot Job is hosted by Jessica Hughes. This role is for a 3-6 year Construction Litigation Associate to sit in their Cincinnati, Columbus, or Cleveland offices. You should have experience with construction defect, delays, breach of contract claims, and design negligence.

Responsibilities

• Managing a variety of construction litigation matters including contract disputes, construction defects, delay claims, and payment disputes.
• Developing and implementing effective litigation strategies to resolve disputes in a timely and efficient manner.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating construction contracts and related documents.
• Providing legal advice and guidance to clients on construction law matters.
• Representing clients in mediations, arbitrations, and court proceedings.
• Conducting legal research and preparing legal memoranda on various construction law issues.
• Collaborating with other attorneys and legal staff to ensure the best representation for our clients.
• Keeping up to date with changes in construction law and informing clients of any changes that may affect their business.

Qualifications

• A Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• A minimum of 5+ years of experience in construction litigation.
• Proficient in dispute resolution with a proven track record of successful outcomes.
• Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to resolve complex disputes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Admitted to practice law in the state or willing to obtain admission.
• A strong understanding of construction law and the construction industry.

Job Details & Benefits

• We are seeking a dynamic, experienced, and driven Permanent Construction Litigation Associate to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in dispute resolution, with a focus on construction litigation. This role requires a minimum of 5+ years of experience in the legal industry, specifically in construction litigation.
• Salary: $120,000 - $170,000 per year
• 4 weeks PTO
• An additional 12 weeks of parental leave
• 80% paid health insurance, 70% paid for family
• 401k
• Flexible Spending accounts
• Life, Dental, and STD, LTD

Additional Information

Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy 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.

Want to learn more about this role and Jobot? Click our Jobot logo and follow our LinkedIn page!