Associate - Business/Litigation Construction

BCG Attorney Search; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collegial and diverse work environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Austin, TX seeks a Business/Litigation Construction Associate with 2-4 years of litigation experience and a strong background in construction law and business disputes. You will handle complex design/construction projects and assist in arbitration processes.

Candidates should have experience in construction law and/or business litigation, familiarity with FAR is a plus, and strong research and writing skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction law and/or business litigation preferred.
• Complex arbitration and contract drafting experience a plus.
• Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) beneficial.
• Prior experience in federal and state courts as counsel or law clerk preferred.
• Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and work independently on complex design/construction projects.
• Participate in depositions, trials, and arbitration examinations.
• Manage high-level technical experts and complex arbitration processes.
• Draft and review pleadings, discovery, and briefs.
• Interpret statutes, court rulings, and regulations for legal analysis.
• Document file activity per firm and client policies.
• Communicate responsively with clients to maintain relationships.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Contract drafting

Client communication

Education

Law degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly motivated Business/Litigation Construction Associate to join its office in Austin, Texas. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of litigation experience and a strong background in construction law and business litigation.

Duties

• Collaborate and work independently on complex design/construction projects.
• Participate in depositions, trials, and arbitration examinations.
• Manage high-level technical experts and complex arbitration processes.
• Draft and review pleadings, discovery, and briefs.
• Interpret statutes, court rulings, and regulations for legal analysis.
• Document file activity per firm and client policies.
• Communicate responsively with clients to maintain relationships.

Requirements

• Experience in construction law and/or business litigation preferred.
• Complex arbitration and contract drafting experience a plus.
• Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) beneficial.
• Prior experience in federal and state courts as counsel or law clerk preferred.
• Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills required.

Education

• Strong academic credentials required.

Certifications

• Bar admission in Texas preferred.

Skills

• Proficiency in legal software and internal operations.
• Business development potential.

Benefits

• Collegial and diverse work environment.
• Professional development opportunities.