Associate Attorney - Construction Litigation

Associate Attorney - Construction Litigation $140000 - $180000 per year | Brooklyn, NY | On-site | Permanent Join a thriving construction litigation practice handling high-stakes disputes for prominent industry clients while earning a highly competitive salary and building your courtroom presence in one of the nation's most active construction markets! A bit about us: A respected and growing legal practice is seeking a Construction Litigation Attorney to join its Brooklyn-based team. The firm represents a diverse client base across the construction industry, including owners, contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, lenders, suppliers, sureties, and manufacturers. This position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated construction disputes involving residential and commercial projects while collaborating with attorneys who have deep experience in both construction and real estate matters. Why join us? Competitive salary: $140,000-$180,000 annually Opportunity to work on complex, high-value construction litigation matters Exposure to nationally and internationally recognized construction industry clients Broad litigation experience including trial work, arbitration, mediation, and administrative proceedings Direct client interaction and significant responsibility Strong professional development and career advancement opportunities Collaborative legal team with established construction and real estate expertise Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, retirement, and PTO) Job Details Represent clients in all phases of construction-related litigation and dispute resolution Handle complex construction defect and structural failure claims Manage commercial and residential construction disputes from inception through resolution Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and legal correspondence Conduct and defend depositions Participate in mediations, arbitrations, mini-trials, and court proceedings Advise clients regarding risk management and contractual disputes Handle architectural and engineering malpractice claims Represent clients in administrative appeals involving public construction projects Manage bid protest and injunction matters Present and defend claims before governmental entities Collaborate with attorneys on overlapping construction and real estate issues Provide strategic legal counsel and maintain strong client relationships Conduct legal research and develop case strategy Qualifications J.D. from an accredited law school Active admission to the New York State Bar 4+ years of litigation experience, preferably in construction litigation Experience handling complex commercial disputes Strong motion practice, deposition, and case management skills Ability to independently manage a litigation caseload Excellent legal research, writing, and advocacy skills Experience with arbitration and mediation preferred Trial experience is highly desirable Strong client communication and relationship management abilities 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr