Construction Litigation Attorney

Dunn Carney LLP.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative work environment

Activities promoting diversity and inclusion

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A law firm in Portland, Oregon is seeking an attorney with 3-5 years of experience in construction litigation. This role involves handling complex claims, drafting legal documents, and developing case strategies in both state and federal courts. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, and must be admitted to practice in Oregon. The firm values diversity and is committed to providing an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience handling construction litigation matters.
• Experience in state and federal courts.
• Experience in mediations, judicial settlement conferences, and arbitrations.

Responsibilities

• Defending and prosecuting delay and impact claims.
• Drafting pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Developing case strategy and overseeing document gathering.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

Problem-solving capabilities

Organizational skills

Time-management competencies

Teamwork

Education

Admission to practice in Oregon

Admission to practice in Washington

Job description

Dunn Carney LLP’s Construction & Design Team is looking to expand! We are seeking an attorney with 3-5 years of experience handling construction litigation matters. This position will involve defending and prosecuting delay and impact claims, complex contractual disputes, lien and foreclosure claims, prevailing wage claims, construction defect claims, and similar construction-related disputes.

The preferred candidate will have experience in both state and federal courts including liens and collections, drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, and legal memoranda, overseeing document gathering and production, client and opposing counsel communication, developing case strategy, and taking and defending depositions, as well as experience in mediations, judicial settlement conferences, and arbitrations and trials.

We are seeking a self-starter who is actively engaged in their own career development and is dedicated to delivering excellent, client-focused legal services. The preferred candidate should possess the following qualifications:

• Strong oral and written communication skills with attention to detail.
• Well-developed legal research, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated organizational and time-management competencies including the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Willingness to take ownership and primary responsibility for assigned matters, and work collaboratively with others.
• Belief in the value of diversity and teamwork.
• Admission to practice in Oregon is required; admission to practice in Washington is preferable.

Join our team of accomplished attorneys for this exciting opportunity. At Dunn Carney, we prioritize the growth and development of our attorneys. You will thrive in a collaborative and inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion strengthens our ability to serve clients, enhances our culture, and supports the communities we serve.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and a 3-5 page writing sample to Donna Moser at [e-mail] .

Dunn Carney LLP is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications for employment from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. If you need reasonable accommodations to apply for any position, please let us know. All employment decisions, practices and procedures are carried out without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or any other applicable legally protected status.