Construction Litigation Associate — Direct Client Impact & Trials

Partners Legal Search; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Our growing law firm client seeks a Construction Associate to join its Boston office and work with a sophisticated team representing construction industry clients across transactional and litigation matters.

The midlevel attorney will aim to develop a well‑rounded practice including contract drafting and negotiation, claims strategy, depositions, motions, arbitration, mediation, and appeals. The successful candidate will communicate directly with clients and collaborate with a broader team.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and Massachusetts Bar admission.
• 3–5 years of litigation experience, with depositions experience.
• Arbitration, mediation and trial-prep experience preferred.
• Construction litigation experience a plus; contract drafting/negotiation experience is a plus.
• Excellent legal writing and oral advocacy skills; strong academics.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating construction contracts.
• Preparing and presenting construction claims.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Drafting and arguing dispositive motions.
• Preparing for arbitration, mediation, and trial.
• Advising on risk management and potential claims.
• Developing litigation and resolution strategies.
• Working with experts and local counsel.
• Reporting directly to clients on case strategy and developments.
• Supporting appellate matters where appropriate.

Skills

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Client communication

Independent matter management

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

E-discovery experience

Job description

Our growing law firm client seeks a Construction Associate to join its Boston office and work with a sophisticated team representing construction industry clients across transactional and litigation matters.

The midlevel attorney will aim to develop a well‑rounded practice including contract drafting and negotiation, claims strategy, depositions, motions, arbitration, mediation, and appeals. The successful candidate will communicate directly with clients and collaborate with a broader team.