Associate Attorney (Construction Law + Litigation Exp Required)

Jobot; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Midtown Manhattan is seeking a dynamic mid-level Associate Attorney with a strong background in litigation and construction law. You’ll provide counsel to clients, manage matters from pleadings to trial, and draft and negotiate construction-related agreements.

This role offers meaningful ownership of matters, direct client exposure, opportunities to mentor junior staff, and a year-end bonus based on billable performance and overall contributions.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 5 years of attorney experience focused on litigation and construction law.
• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience drafting and interpreting legal documents.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical abilities.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• High ethical standards and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency with legal research platforms and legal technology tools.
• Writing samples are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and support to clients within the construction industry.
• Manage all phases of litigation, including case analysis, pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and court appearances.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, leases, and other legal documents.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research to support case strategy and client matters.
• Represent clients in mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Collaborate with attorneys and legal staff to develop effective strategies for complex cases.
• Stay current on legal developments related to construction law and general litigation.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior attorneys and legal support staff.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Legal writing

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Salary: $150,000 - $210,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a respected Midtown Manhattan law firm with an expanding construction law practice representing clients across sophisticated construction, real estate, and litigation matters. Our attorneys handle both complex disputes and transactional matters, providing practical counsel throughout the lifecycle of construction projects.

Why join us?

Join a growing practice where you’ll have meaningful ownership of your matters and direct client exposure. You’ll independently manage litigation while also developing deeper experience drafting and negotiating construction-related agreements. The role offers a diverse mix of litigation and transactional work, with an 1,800-hour annual billable requirement and eligibility for a year-end bonus based on billable performance, overall performance, and good standing.

Job Details

Additional Requirement: Writing samples are required.

Key Qualifications

• Construction law experience
• General litigation experience

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic mid-level Associate Attorney to join a high-performing legal team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in litigation and construction law and be ready to make an immediate impact by providing legal counsel and support to a diverse client base. This role offers exposure to a broad range of matters, from complex construction disputes to general litigation, within a collaborative and results-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and support to clients within the construction industry.
• Manage all phases of litigation, including case analysis, pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and court appearances.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, leases, and other legal documents.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research to support case strategy and client matters.
• Represent clients in mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Collaborate with attorneys and legal staff to develop effective strategies for complex cases.
• Stay current on legal developments related to construction law and general litigation.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior attorneys and legal support staff.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 5 years of attorney experience, with a focus on litigation and construction law.
• Active membership in good standing with the applicable State Bar.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple matters and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience drafting and interpreting legal documents.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical abilities.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• High ethical standards and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency with legal research platforms and legal technology tools.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced attorney to join a respected firm and contribute to challenging, high-impact legal matters. Candidates with the required litigation and construction law background are encouraged to apply.

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.