Construction Law & Litigation Attorney

Senior Litigation Role with Autonomy, Strategy, and High‑Level Exposure This Jobot Job is hosted by: Salary: $175,000 - $225,000 per year A bit about us: We are a full-service law firm providing practical legal guidance to businesses and organizations facing complex issues. Our work spans litigation, transactions, and regulatory matters, with teams collaborating across practices to deliver efficient, well‑reasoned solutions. Our lawyers value clarity, responsiveness, and sound judgment, and we aim to build lasting client relationships through consistent, high‑quality work. We offer a collaborative environment where attorneys are trusted with meaningful responsibility and supported through mentorship and open communication. We believe strong legal careers are sustainable, so we promote balance, flexibility, and respect for life outside the office. Attorneys also have opportunities to engage in pro bono and community‑focused work as part of a well‑rounded practice. Job Details We are seeking a senior attorney to join a litigation practice representing clients in complex construction and commercial disputes. This role offers broad involvement across the full lifecycle of matters, including pre-dispute advisory work, active litigation, and resolution strategy. The position is suited for an experienced attorney who is comfortable driving matters forward, shaping strategy, and handling sophisticated disputes in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. Responsibilities Lead and manage complex litigation matters from initial assessment through resolution Develop and execute case strategy, including risk assessment and claim evaluation Draft, argue, and oversee dispositive motions and other critical filings Take and defend depositions and prepare witnesses and experts Manage discovery, including oversight of e‑discovery processes Prepare for and participate in mediations, arbitrations, and trial proceedings Coordinate with experts, co-counsel, and other third parties Advise clients on dispute strategy, risk exposure, and resolution options Qualifications 7+ years of litigation experience Strong background in handling complex disputes, including contract-based or construction-related matters Significant experience with depositions, motion practice, and case strategy Familiarity with arbitration, mediation, and trial preparation Experience managing discovery and e‑discovery workflows Excellent writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills Strong academic credentials Requirements Admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction Ability to independently manage matters and supervise aspects of litigation Strong organizational and case management skills Comfortable working both independently and within a collaborative team Highly motivated with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset Commitment to delivering high-quality legal work and client service Interested in hearing more? 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. Message and data rates may apply. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy