Construction Litigation Associate: Strategy, Defects & Disputes

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group seeks a mid-level associate with 4+ years of construction litigation experience to join its growing team. The ideal candidate will have strong legal writing, analytical, and advocacy skills and be comfortable with design defects, delay claims, and liens.

The role emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and client-facing responsibility to build a long-term practice. The associate will work on complex disputes for general contractors, owners, and developers, with training

Qualifications

• 4+ years of construction litigation experience.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Experience with construction defects, design defects, delay claims, mechanic's liens, and payment disputes.
• Collaborative, proactive, and interested in client-facing responsibility and business development.

Responsibilities

• Work on sophisticated construction disputes involving design defects, construction defects, delays, mechanic's liens, and payment disputes.
• Draft and negotiate construction agreements; manage pre-claim disputes; litigate in court and arbitration nationwide.
• Evaluate claims, develop strategy, manage disputes, and prepare matters for resolution, arbitration, or trial.
• Collaborate with partners to grow the practice and develop the candidate's professional network.

Skills

Construction litigation

Legal writing

Analytical

Advocacy

Client-facing

Business development

Collaboration

Job description

Beacon Hill Staffing Group seeks a mid-level associate with 4+ years of construction litigation experience to join its growing team. The ideal candidate will have strong legal writing, analytical, and advocacy skills and be comfortable with design defects, delay claims, and liens.

The role emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and client-facing responsibility to build a long-term practice. The associate will work on complex disputes for general contractors, owners, and developers, with training