Litigation Attorney

Description

Are you an experienced construction attorney with a commitment to providing world-class legal representation? If so, we'd like to connect! Our busy firm is seeking an attorney with 3 to 5 years of litigation experience and a proven track record of favorable dispute resolution and litigation cases. You should be able to manage a heavy caseload, be a skilled negotiator, and have very strong interpersonal and communication skills. If you're looking to work alongside the best in the legal industry and have extensive industry knowledge, please apply today!

Responsibilities
• Draft various legal documents, such as claims, motions, pleadings, briefs, and correspondence on behalf of the client
• Create, review, and modify construction contracts, government contracts, and contractor agreements to address general liability and payment protection issues
• Coordinate tasks assigned to administrative staff and paralegals and work with clerks to set up client billing, meetings, and wrap up of case projects
• Resolve construction claims and disputes regarding contracts, construction defects, torts, payments, bond claims, and liens to avoid litigation and arbitration where possible
• Litigate, negotiate, arbitrate, mediate, and argue motions to represent clients during legal proceedings in court

Qualifications
• Completion of an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree is required
• Able to handle heavy caseload with little supervision
• Be an active member in the ABA/local bar association