Construction Litigation Associate

Connect Legal Partners; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Connect Legal Partners in Sacramento, CA, seeks an experienced civil litigator to lead construction disputes. You will draft pleadings and motions, manage written discovery, research complex issues, and develop persuasive arguments in collaboration with colleagues to meet client deadlines.

Candidates should have about 5 years of civil litigation experience and active California bar admission; writing samples and academic records are part of the application.

Qualifications

• 5 years of civil litigation experience required.
• Active California Bar admission required.
• Writing sample and academic records requested during application.
• Construction experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex construction disputes, draft pleadings and motions.
• Manage written discovery and track case progress against deadlines.
• Research legal issues and develop persuasive arguments.
• Collaborate with colleagues to advance matters.
• Aim to build a focused construction practice from an existing civil docket.

Skills

Litigation strategy

Legal writing

Case management

Research skills

Education

California Bar Admission

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Westlaw

Microsoft Word

Job description

Apply your litigation experience to construction disputes and build subject expertise as you handle cases.

The role

Handle complex construction disputes, preparing pleadings and motions and managing written discovery. You will research legal issues, develop arguments and work with colleagues to keep matters progressing against client deadlines. The role offers scope to build a focused construction practice while bringing the judgement gained from an existing civil litigation caseload.

What you will need

At least around 5 years of civil litigation experience and active California bar admission. You should be able to take responsibility for files, analyse difficult issues and produce strong written work. Construction experience is useful but is not essential. A writing sample and academic records form part of the application process.

What is on offer

• A full time hybrid role based in Sacramento, with other flexibility considered individually.
• Advertised annual base salary is $185,000 to $240,000, plus discretionary bonuses and benefits.

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