Construction Associate Attorney at UB Greensfelder LLP Saint Louis, MO

UB Greensfelder LLP; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

People-focused environment

Lateral integration support

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

UB Greensfelder LLP in St. Louis is hiring a full-time junior or mid-level Construction Associate Attorney to engage in dispute resolution and contract preparation.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of litigation experience and a Missouri law license. Responsibilities include mediation, arbitration, and effective communication with clients.

The firm promotes a people-focused environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of litigation experience.
• Construction law experience preferred.
• Experience with legal research and drafting pleadings.
• Exposure to trial or arbitration preparation.
• Preferred: experience with construction contracts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in mediation, litigation and arbitration of construction disputes.
• Prepare, review and negotiate construction contracts.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings and prepare discovery responses.
• Assist in trial preparation and motion practice.
• Communicate effectively with clients regarding legal issues.

Skills

Litigation experience

Construction law experience

Legal research skills

Drafting pleadings

Trial or arbitration preparation

Communication skills

Education

Missouri law license

Job description

Construction Associate Attorney – UB GreensfelderLLP – St. Louis,MO.

About the Role

UB GreensfelderLLP is hiring a full‑time junior or mid‑level Construction Associate attorney. The role involves dispute resolution (mediation, litigation, arbitration) and contract preparation, review and negotiation for clients that include contractors, design‑builders, subcontractors, owners, architects and engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in mediation, litigation and arbitration of construction disputes.
• Prepare, review and negotiate construction contracts.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings and prepare discovery responses.
• Assist in trial preparation and motion practice.
• Communicate effectively with clients and convey legal and strategic issues.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of litigation experience.
• Construction law experience preferred.
• Experience with legal research, drafting pleadings, discovery and motion practice.
• Exposure to trial or arbitration preparation.
• Preferred: experience with construction contracts.
• Must hold a Missouri law license.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

UB Greensfelder offers a people‑focused environment, lateral integration support and opportunities for professional growth. The firm seeks to build inclusive teams and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.