Construction Litigation Associate – Portland/Seattle

Keystone Distinction Group; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 210,000 - 305,000; Full time

Job summary

The AmLaw 100 firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Construction Litigation practice in Seattle or Portland. The role focuses on representing public owners, developers, architects, engineers, and design professionals in sophisticated construction matters, blending litigation with project counseling, contract development, and dispute resolution for major projects.

Qualified candidates hold a JD from a top-tier law school, active bar admission in WA or OR, 3–5 years in construction

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.

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 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.

Skills

Drafting

Discovery

Motion practice

Court appearances

Legal research

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from a top-tier law school

Job description

The AmLaw 100 firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Construction Litigation practice in Seattle or Portland. The role focuses on representing public owners, developers, architects, engineers, and design professionals in sophisticated construction matters, blending litigation with project counseling, contract development, and dispute resolution for major projects.

Qualified candidates hold a JD from a top-tier law school, active bar admission in WA or OR, 3–5 years in construction