Construction Litigation - Associate Attorney - Midlevel

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 insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Personal medical leave

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Perkins Coie LLP, a top international law firm, seeks a Construction Litigation Associate Attorney in San Francisco, Palo Alto, or Los Angeles. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of construction law experience and has litigated construction disputes. Key responsibilities include supporting the firm's construction law practice and negotiating contracts. Benefits include an annual bonus, 401(k), and insurance. The salary range is $260,000–$365,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of construction law or equivalent experience.
• Experience litigating various construction disputes.
• Excellent academic credentials and strong references.

Responsibilities

• Support the construction law practice across various offices.
• Litigating construction-related disputes.
• Preparing and negotiating construction contracts and agreements.

Skills

Litigation of construction disputes

Contract negotiation

Strong written communication

Strong oral communication

California Bar membership

Education

Law degree from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Description

One of Fortune's Best Places to Work, 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. Candidates must have 3–5 years of construction law or equivalent experience and must have litigated 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 is preferred; CA Bar membership is required.

To apply, please attach a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and law school transcript. Principals only.

Benefits include an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision insurance, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid holidays, and family care benefits.

California compensation range: $260,000 to $365,000 annually. Compensation depends on qualifications and experience.