Construction Litigation Associate Attorney -OR/WA

Software Placement Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 210,000 - 305,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

FSA/HSA

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Transportation benefits

Job summary

Software Placement Group is seeking an Associate Attorney for its prestigious Construction Litigation practice in Seattle or Portland. This full-time, on-site role offers a high-profile caseload representing public owners, developers, architects, engineers, and design professionals in complex matters.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of construction-law experience, a JD from a top-tier law school, and is admitted or waiver-eligible in WA or OR.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in Washington or Oregon, in good standing, or ability to waive in.
• 3–5 years of substantive experience in construction law.
• Experience representing public owners, developers, architects, engineers, and/or design firms in complex construction matters.
• Litigation experience: drafting, discovery, motions, and court appearances for complex business disputes.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex construction litigation, arbitration, mediation, and other dispute resolution proceedings.
• Draft, review, and negotiate construction contracts and related project documentation.
• Draft pleadings, prepare discovery, and manage motion practice in high-stakes litigation.
• Collaborate closely with partners and clients in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.
• Advise owners, developers, architects, engineers, and design professionals on legal issues throughout construction lifecycles.
• Manage cases through all stages of litigation, including fact development, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, and appeals.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related documents.
• Develop case strategies and collaborate with partners on high-stakes disputes.

Skills

Construction litigation

Drafting pleadings

Discovery

Contract drafting

Client collaboration

Education

JD (top-tier law school)

Job description

Location: Portland, OR or Seattle, WA | Schedule: Full-time, on-site | Compensation: $210,000 – $305,000

Overview

A prestigious large law firm is seeking a skilled and driven Associate Attorney to join its highly regarded Construction Litigation practice in Seattle or Portland. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a premier team representing public owners, developers, architects, engineers, and design professionals in complex construction matters, offering a sophisticated mix of litigation and project counseling work.

What you'll do

• Represent clients in complex construction litigation, arbitration, mediation, and other dispute resolution proceedings
• Draft, review, and negotiate construction contracts and related project documentation
• Draft pleadings, prepare discovery, and manage motion practice in high-stakes litigation
• Collaborate closely with partners and clients in a fast-paced, team-driven environment
• Advise owners, developers, architects, engineers, and design professionals on legal issues arising throughout the lifecycle of construction projects
• Manage cases through all stages of litigation, including fact development, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, and appeals
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related documents
• Develop case strategies and collaborate with partners on high-stakes disputes

Required qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record
• Active Bar Admission in Washington or Oregon, in good standing, or the ability to waive in, is required
• 3-5 years of substantive experience in construction law
• Experience representing public owners, developers, architects, engineers, and/or design firms in complex construction matters
• Litigation experience: excel in drafting, discovery, motion practice, and court appearances for complex business disputes
• Strong background in construction litigation and construction contract development
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple matters effectively
• Excellent writing, research, and interpersonal skills
• Submission of a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and law school transcript required for consideration

Compensation and benefits

• Annual salary range of $210,000 – $305,000, commensurate with experience and market conditions
• Profit-sharing bonus program
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts and health savings account
• Firm-subsidized emergency child and elder care
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Pre-tax transportation benefits
• Fertility benefits, 16 weeks of paid childcare leave, and professional development resources, among other perks

Why this role

This is a unique opportunity to join one of the nation's leading construction litigation practices, working on sophisticated, high-profile matters with meaningful client interaction, substantial responsibility, and a collegial culture emphasizing mentorship and long-term career growth.