Associate Attorney

Pacer Group; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Courtroom experience

Client interaction

Remote/Hybrid/Onsite

Mentorship

Compensation & benefits

Bonus opportunities

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Pacer Group, a leading national law firm, seeks Construction Litigation Attorneys to join its growing litigation practice. This role handles complex construction disputes and related civil matters with remote, hybrid, or onsite work arrangements.

Ideal candidates will manage matters from inception through resolution, develop case strategy, draft pleadings and discovery, and coordinate with clients, experts, and opposing counsel. Active California Bar license is required for California positions.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license; experience in construction or complex civil litigation.
• Strong research, writing, analytical and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage matters independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction litigation matters from inception to resolution.
• Develop case strategy and assess liability and exposure.
• Handle pleadings, discovery, motions, depositions, hearings, and trial prep.
• Draft litigation documents: complaints, answers, briefs, and discovery responses.
• Conduct legal research and factual investigations.
• Analyze contracts and project documents for related claims.
• Coordinate with clients, experts, opposing counsel, and stakeholders.
• Take and defend depositions; participate in hearings and trials as needed.
• Independently manage multiple matters and deadlines.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Advocacy

Client management

Communication

Education

Active California Bar license

Job description

Work Arrangement: Remote / Hybrid / Onsite

Employment Type: Full-Time

Application Deadline: Open until Filled

About the Opportunity:

A leading national law firm is seeking Construction Litigation Attorneys to join its growing litigation practice.

This opportunity is ideal for attorneys with experience handling complex construction disputes and related civil litigation matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage construction litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Develop case strategy and evaluate liability and exposure.
• Handle pleadings, discovery, motion practice, depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Draft complaints, answers, motions, briefs, discovery responses, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and factual investigation.
• Analyze construction contracts, project documents, and related claims.
• Work with clients, experts, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Participate in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials as needed.
• Independently manage multiple matters and deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Experience in construction litigation or complex civil litigation preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Experience with discovery, motion practice, depositions, and hearings.
• Ability to independently manage litigation matters.
• Strong communication and client-management skills.
• Active California Bar license and admission required for California positions.

What's Offered:

• Sophisticated construction and complex civil litigation.
• Significant courtroom, deposition, discovery, and motion experience.
• Direct client interaction and case ownership.
• Remote, hybrid, and onsite flexibility.
• Professional development and mentorship.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Student loan repayment assistance.

EEOC Compliance:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

DISCLAIMER:

AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.