Construction Litigation - Associate Attorney - Midlevel

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

WFB Perkins Coie LLP, a leading international law firm, is seeking a Construction Litigation Associate Attorney for its construction law practice. This role encompasses litigating various types of construction disputes, preparing contracts, and participating in transactional work.

A successful candidate will possess 3-5 years of construction law experience, excellent communication skills, and must be a member of the California Bar. The position offers a competitive salary between $260,000 to $365,000 annually along with other benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in construction law or equivalent.
• Experience with delay and disruption claims as well as mechanic’s lien claims.
• Strong references and superb communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Litigate all types of construction disputes.
• Prepare and negotiate construction contracts.
• Participate in transactional work related to construction.

Skills

Litigating construction disputes

Preparing and negotiating contracts

Excellent written and oral communication

California Bar membership

Job description

Perkins Coie, LLP—a leading international law firm—seeks a Construction Litigation Associate Attorney to support its nationally recognized construction law practice.

Locations: San Francisco, Palo Alto, or Los Angeles.

Responsibilities

• Litigate 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.
• Prepare and negotiate construction contracts, change orders, and other construction-related agreements.
• Participate in transactional work related to construction projects.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of construction law or equivalent experience.
• Experience litigating construction disputes and preparing or negotiating construction contracts.
• Excellent academic credentials, strong references, and superb written and oral communication skills.
• Preferred: prior AmLaw 100 and judicial clerkship experience.
• California Bar membership required.

Benefits and Compensation

• California compensation range: $260,000 to $365,000 annually.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Perkins Coie is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities and termination.