Construction Defect Associate Attorney

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP in Atlanta handles a broad spectrum of construction-related litigation, representing defendants in significant exposure matters nationwide. The firm prides itself on seasoned trial attorneys with broad experience, including recognition for top defense verdicts, and seeks an attorney skilled in all phases of litigation.

The construction practice emphasizes case management, discovery strategies, and trial work across complex matters, with a track record of

Responsibilities

• All phases of litigation including case management, motion practice, discovery, hearings, depositions, arbitrations and trials.
• Strong research and writing skills required.
• Insurance defense experience preferred but open to strong litigators from other areas.
• Construction Litigation Practice handles major exposure cases and catastrophic injury matters.

Job description

Overview

• The role involves all phases of litigation, including case management, motion practice, discovery, hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and trials, requiring strong research and writing skills.


• While insurance defense experience is preferred, the firm is open to attorneys with substantive litigation experience from any arena who possess excellent skills.


• Lewis Brisbois' Construction Litigation Practice, comprising nearly 80 attorneys nationwide, successfully represents defendants in significant exposure cases across numerous construction law areas, including property and personal injury claims for insured and self-insured businesses and individuals.


• The practice excels in the litigation and trial of catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and complex litigation cases, with its partners and senior associates recognized as seasoned trial attorneys with broad experience and notable achievements, including being cited by the National Law Journal for obtaining a \"Top Ten Defense Verdict of the Year.\"