Construction Attorney

Partners Legal Search; Boston (MA); In loco; USD 170.000 - 200.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Partners Legal Search's law firm client seeks a Construction Associate Attorney in Boston with 3–5 years of experience to join a sophisticated practice spanning transactional and litigation matters.

The associate will handle construction contracts, depositions, discovery, arbitration, and trial preparation, advising industry clients throughout project lifecycles and collaborating with a team on complex disputes.

Competenze

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Massachusetts Bar admission is required.
• 3–5 years of litigation experience.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.
• Experience preparing matters for arbitration, mediation, and trial.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.

Mansioni

• Handle construction contracts, drafting, review, and negotiations.
• Take and defend depositions; manage discovery.
• Prepare matters for arbitration, mediation, and trial; trial preparation.
• Monitor and evaluate claims; develop litigation and resolution strategies.
• Communicate strategy and case developments directly to clients.

Conoscenze

Litigation

Deposition practice

E-discovery

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Formazione

J.D. from an accredited law school

Descrizione del lavoro

Our law firm client is seeking a Construction Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of experience to join a sophisticated construction practice in Boston.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to build a well-rounded construction practice spanning both transactional and litigation matters. The associate will advise construction industry clients throughout the lifecycle of their projects from contract drafting and negotiation to claims, dispute resolution, litigation, and appeals.

The role offers significant responsibility, hands-on experience, and direct involvement in complex construction matters within a collaborative team environment.

Role Overview

The associate will work with construction clients on a broad range of matters, including:

• Construction contract drafting and negotiation
• Contract review and risk allocation
• Claim preparation and presentation
• Delay and disruption claims
• Breach of contract matters
• Taking and defending depositions
• Drafting and arguing dispositive motions
• E-discovery and document-intensive litigation
• Arbitration and mediation
• Trial preparation and litigation
• Appeals
• Evaluating and monitoring existing and potential claims
• Developing litigation and resolution strategies
• Managing experts and local counsel
• Reporting directly to clients regarding strategy, risk, and case developments

Candidate Profile

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active Massachusetts Bar membership required
• 3-5 years of litigation experience
• Experience taking and defending depositions
• Experience preparing matters for arbitration, mediation, and trial
• E-discovery experience
• Excellent legal research and writing skills
• Strong oral advocacy and communication skills
• Excellent academic credentials
• Ability to independently manage substantive responsibilities while collaborating with a broader team

Experience drafting and negotiating construction contracts and/or litigating construction disputes is a plus.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Build a practice spanning construction transactions and litigation
• Work on sophisticated construction disputes and major project-related matters
• Significant responsibility at the midlevel
• Hands-on deposition, motion, mediation, arbitration, and trial experience
• Direct client interaction and strategic counseling
• Exposure to construction contract drafting and negotiation
• Opportunity to work with experts and other professionals on complex matters
• Collaborative and team-oriented practice
• Strong long-term career development within construction law
• Competitive compensation of $170,000 - $200,000