Construction Litigation Associate

Buchalter; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and rapidly growing law firm as a mid-level associate in the Construction Law Practice Group. This exciting role offers the chance to engage in diverse litigation cases, including commercial construction disputes and mechanics lien claims. The firm values a supportive environment that fosters success and inclusivity, providing an excellent opportunity for professional growth. With a competitive salary range and substantial bonus potential, this position is ideal for individuals with a strong legal background and a passion for construction law. Embrace the chance to contribute to a collaborative team while advancing your career in a thriving legal practice.

Benefits

Unlimited PTO

401k

Full Benefits Package

Various Types of Bonuses

Qualifications

• 2+ years of business litigation experience required.
• Candidates should be licensed to practice in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Support the Construction Law Practice Group in litigation cases.
• Manage large collections of documents and electronic discovery.

Skills

Business Litigation Experience

Construction Law Exposure

Document Management

Electronic Discovery

Strong Writing Skills

Technical Background

Education

Law Degree

Engineering or Technical Background

Job description

We are currently seeking a mid-level associate to support our Chicago Office's Construction Law Practice Group. The ideal candidate will possess 2+ years of recent business litigation experience, some exposure to construction law, and will have an engineering or technical background. The candidate also should have experience with the investigation, management, and discovery of large collections of documents and data files and electronic discovery. In addition, candidates should also be licensed to practice in Illinois, have strong writing skills and excellent academic credentials.

Experience with anticipated assignments would be valuable and include:

1. Commercial construction litigation
2. Delay and impact claims
3. Mechanics lien claims
4. Construction surety bond claims
5. Negotiating and drafting of design and construction agreements
6. Construction defect claims
7. Insurance coverage relative to construction claims
8. Representation of design professionals

Deposition experience, pretrial experience, trial experience and a technical background in design or construction would also be favorably reviewed.

A career at Buchalter is an opportunity to do exciting work with a dynamic and rapidly growing law firm. We value an energizing and supportive environment that promotes success for our clients and each other. We offer a competitive salary, various types of bonuses, unlimited PTO, 401k, and a full benefits package.

Pay Scale: The reasonably expected pay scale for this position is $130-$200k, with bonus potential of up to $80,000. This is an employer estimate and the salary offered within that range, and the potential for bonus and bonus amount, will depend on candidate’s years of practice and experience and performance.

Buchalter was founded based on principles of inclusivity. Our firm’s commitment to reflecting and enhancing the rich diversity of the clients and communities we serve is more than eight decades strong. Buchalter’s diversity of attorneys and staff provides clients with a greater breadth of creative talent and alternative approaches, and enriches our firm’s collaborative, entrepreneurial and collegial environment, benefiting all. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In recruiting, we welcome the unique contributions that all candidates can bring in terms of their education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

Interested candidates should submit a resume, writing sample and transcript.

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