Construction Litigation - Associate Attorney - Midlevel

Ashurst Perkins Coie; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP is seeking a Construction Litigation Associate Attorney in San Francisco, Palo Alto, or Los Angeles to support its nationally recognized construction practice. The role requires 3-5 years of construction law or equivalent experience and CA Bar membership.

Expect litigation of delay, disruption, mechanic's lien, bond, and stop notice claims, plus transactional drafting. Superb written and oral communication, strong references, and top academic credentials are required;

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of construction law or equivalent experience.
• Experience litigating all types of construction disputes, including delay and disruption claims, payment disputes such as mechanic’s lien, bond, and stop notice claims, and breach of contract claims.
• Experience in preparing and negotiating construction contracts, change orders, and other construction-related agreements is beneficial, as the position will also include transactional work.
• CA Bar membership is required.

Responsibilities

• Counseling, dispute resolution, and contract drafting and negotiation.
• Transactional work in addition to litigation responsibilities.

Skills

Construction law

Litigation

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Job Description

One of Fortune’s Best Places to Work, Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP, a leading international law firm, is seeking a Construction Litigation Associate Attorney in our San Francisco, Palo Alto, or Los Angeles offices to support its nationally recognized construction law practice. The group’s core practice areas are counseling, dispute resolution, and contract drafting and negotiation. To be considered, candidates must have 3-5 years of construction law or equivalent experience. Successful candidates will have experience litigating all types of construction disputes, including delay and disruption claims, payment disputes such as mechanic’s lien, bond, and stop notice claims, and breach of contract claims. Experience in preparing and negotiating construction contracts, change orders, and other construction-related agreements is beneficial, as the position will also include transactional work. Excellent academic credentials, strong references, and superb written and oral communication skills are required. Prior AmLaw 100 and judicial clerkship experience preferred; CA Bar membership is required. To apply, please attach your cover letter, resume, writing sample, and law school transcript. Principals only.

Benefits and Compensation

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid holidays, and family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found here. California compensation range: $260,000 to $365,000 annually. Compensation depends on qualifications and experience.