Construction Litigation Associate
$187kSystem Soft
Construction Litigation Associate Practice Group: Construction & Facilities Group (CFG) / Litigation
Experience Level: Mid-level (approximately 4-8 years)
Location: Oakland, CA
Salary-$187000
Vendor fee-3%
180 guarantee period must on this job
Role Summary
This position involves representing a wide range of clients in construction-related disputes , including owners, contractors, subcontractors, designers, consultants, and public entities. The role spans the full litigation lifecycle-from early dispute resolution and negotiation to arbitration and courtroom litigation-within a collaborative litigation team.
Key Responsibilities
Experience Level: Mid-level (approximately 4-8 years)
Location: Oakland, CA
Salary-$187000
Vendor fee-3%
180 guarantee period must on this job
Role Summary
This position involves representing a wide range of clients in construction-related disputes , including owners, contractors, subcontractors, designers, consultants, and public entities. The role spans the full litigation lifecycle-from early dispute resolution and negotiation to arbitration and courtroom litigation-within a collaborative litigation team.
Key Responsibilities
- Represent clients in construction disputes and litigation matters.
- Draft, review, and respond to pleadings, motions, and discovery .
- Conduct detailed legal research and prepare memoranda and briefs.
- Manage complex factual investigations and assist with trial preparation.
- Analyze and interpret construction contracts , including bonds and warranties.
- Participate in settlement negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, and trials .
- Support senior attorneys with case strategy development and client communications .
- Active California Bar membership (required).
- Demonstrated experience in complex litigation ; construction litigation experience strongly preferred.
- Excellent legal writing, research, and analytical skills .
- Strong professional judgment, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
- Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently when needed.
- Professional maturity and strong communication skills for client-facing work.
- 4-8 years of litigation experience, ideally with exposure to construction law or complex commercial disputes .
- Comfortable managing multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously.
- Interested in developing deeper expertise in construction litigation and dispute resolution .
- Collaborative, detail-oriented, and motivated to grow within a specialized practice group.
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