Construction Litigation Associate — Strategy & Defense

Frederick Fox; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Frederick Fox, based in California, seeks an experienced Construction Litigation Associate to join a dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will independently manage complex construction defense matters from inception through resolution and will possess strong legal writing and oral advocacy abilities.

The role requires 5–7 years in construction defense litigation, thorough knowledge of construction law, and the ability to handle cases with minimal supervision while coordinating with clients

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in construction defense litigation or related practice.
• Strong knowledge of construction law and construction contracts.
• Ability to independently manage a litigation caseload.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong organizational and client communication skills.
• Willingness to travel as required for client meetings, hearings, depositions, mediations, and other proceedings.
• U.S. citizenship, if required by the position or applicable client matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of construction-related litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies based on the facts, applicable law, contracts, and client objectives.
• Represent clients in construction disputes, including claims involving defects, delays, payment disputes, contract issues, and other construction-related matters.
• Conduct legal research and analysis involving construction law, contracts, and applicable statutes and regulations.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, briefs, memoranda, settlement agreements, and other legal documents.
• Prepare for and participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial proceedings.
• Review and analyze construction contracts, project documents, correspondence, change orders, plans, specifications, and other relevant records.
• Work with experts and consultants to evaluate technical and financial aspects of construction disputes.
• Negotiate settlements and participate in alternative dispute resolution proceedings when appropriate.
• Monitor case developments, deadlines, budgets, and litigation strategy throughout each matter.

Skills

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Analytical thinking

Client communication

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Active California Bar membership

Job description

Frederick Fox, based in California, seeks an experienced Construction Litigation Associate to join a dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will independently manage complex construction defense matters from inception through resolution and will possess strong legal writing and oral advocacy abilities.

The role requires 5–7 years in construction defense litigation, thorough knowledge of construction law, and the ability to handle cases with minimal supervision while coordinating with clients