Construction Litigation Associate Attorney

gpac; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

401K

PTO

Health insurance

Job summary

gpac is seeking a Construction Litigation Attorney in Louisville, KY with at least two years of construction litigation experience to join our firm. The role emphasizes handling contract disputes, liens, and related matters while participating in all litigation phases.

The ideal candidate will possess a J.D., admission to the Kentucky Bar (or waivable), and a demonstrated ability to manage matters independently while delivering results and excellent client service.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Kentucky Bar (or eligibility to waive in).
• Minimum of 2 years of Construction litigation experience.
• Degree or background in architecture, engineering or construction is preferred but not required.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently while meeting deadlines.
• Commitment to client service and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in construction litigation matters, such as contract disputes and lien enforcement.
• Assist in all phases of litigation, from initial case assessment through discovery, motions, hearings, and trial.
• Conduct depositions, prepare witnesses, and draft pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.
• Provide strategic advice and risk assessments to clients.
• Assist in non-litigation matters such as drafting construction design contracts and other transactional matters.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients to achieve efficient and favorable case outcomes.

Skills

Construction litigation

Litigation

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Job Title: Construction Litigation Attorney

Location: Louisville KY

Experience Level: 2-7 Years

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Construction Litigation Attorney to join our team in Louisville. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience handling construction litigation matters and will be eager to assume meaningful responsibility in the firm's construction law department

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in construction litigation matters, such as contract disputes, bidding and procurement, employment litigation, lien enforcement, and even antitrust matters.
• Assist in all phases of litigation, from initial case assessment through discovery, motions, hearings, and trial.
• Conduct depositions, prepare witnesses, and draft pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.
• Provide strategic advice and risk assessments to clients.
• Assist in non-litigation matters such as drafting construction design contracts and other transactional matters.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients to achieve efficient and favorable case outcomes.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Kentucky Bar (or eligibility to waive in).
• Minimum of 2 years of Construction litigation experience.
• A degree or background in architecutre, engineering or the construction industry is preferred but not required.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently while meeting deadlines.
• Commitment to client service and professional growth.

Company Details and Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Competitive benefits package, including 401K, PTO, health insurance and more.
• Strong support system with opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
• Multi-offices, repeat clients, healthy back-log of work and great reputation from both former employees and clients alike!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.