Construction Litigation Associate Attorney

Aligned Talent Acquisition; United States; Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 305,000; Full time

Job summary

AmLaw 100 Opportunity in Portland seeks a Construction Litigation Associate Attorney with 3–5 years of experience to represent public owners, developers, architects, engineers, and design professionals in sophisticated construction disputes.

The ideal candidate will have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, engineering background is preferred, and bar admission in Washington or ability to waive via motion. Hybrid Portland office.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of construction litigation experience.
• Experience representing public owners, developers, architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, or design professionals preferred.
• Experience handling complex construction disputes, claims, and litigation matters.
• Experience drafting and negotiating construction contracts and related project documents preferred.
• Experience with pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Excellent writing, attention to detail, and strong academic credentials required.

Skills

Construction disputes

Litigation strategy

Contract drafting

Legal research

Education

J.D. ABA-accredited law school

Engineering background

Washington bar admission

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Portland| Hybrid

Construction Litigation Associate Attorney

AmLaw 100 Opportunity

Compensation

$210,000 – $305,000

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a Construction Litigation Associate Attorney to join its Portland office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing public owners, developers, architects, engineers, and design professionals in sophisticated construction disputes and complex construction projects.

Ideal Background

• 3–5 years of construction litigation experience
• Experience representing public owners, developers, architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and/or design professionals preferred
• Experience handling complex construction disputes, claims, and litigation matters
• Experience drafting and negotiating construction contracts and related project documentation is strongly preferred
• Experience with pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management strongly preferred
• Excellent writing skills, attention to detail, and strong academic credentials required
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
• Washington bar admission required or ability to waive in via motion, reciprocity, or UBE transfer

Why This Opportunity

Industry-leading construction litigation practice

Sophisticated and high-profile construction disputes

Significant client interaction and responsibility

Strong mentorship and professional development

Collegial national platform

Partnership-track opportunity