Construction Litigation Associate — Own Complex Disputes

Partners Legal Search; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Partners Legal Search seeks a Construction Litigation Associate in Los Angeles with 3-5 years of experience to join a national law firm team.

You will handle complex construction and commercial disputes, take part in the full litigation lifecycle, and work closely with clients on strategy, discovery, and trial preparation. Prior construction experience is preferred but not required, with strong writing and advocacy skills essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of litigation experience.
• Construction litigation experience preferred but not required.
• Strong experience with depositions and motion practice.
• Trial preparation and courtroom exposure.
• Excellent advocacy, research, writing, and negotiation skills.
• Strong academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters and assigned case files.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and court filings.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Develop litigation strategy through legal research.
• Manage written and document discovery.
• Prepare matters for hearings, mediation, and trial.
• Participate in courtroom proceedings and motion practice.
• Work directly with clients on case developments and strategy.
• Negotiate resolutions and support settlement discussions.

Skills

Depositions

Motion practice

Advocacy

Research

Writing

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Partners Legal Search seeks a Construction Litigation Associate in Los Angeles with 3-5 years of experience to join a national law firm team.

You will handle complex construction and commercial disputes, take part in the full litigation lifecycle, and work closely with clients on strategy, discovery, and trial preparation. Prior construction experience is preferred but not required, with strong writing and advocacy skills essential.