Construction Litigation Attorney: Lead Complex Claims

CyberCoders; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Life and Disability

401K

Profit Sharing

Bonuses

Paid Vacation

Job summary

CyberCoders is seeking a motivated Litigation Attorney to join our team in Columbus, OH, focusing on construction disputes and insurance matters. The attorney will manage a diverse caseload, advocate in court and ADR, and shape strategy on mechanic's liens, bond claims, and contract issues.

The role requires 3+ years of litigation experience, OH bar admission, and strong drafting skills. You will collaborate with a talented team, supervise junior attorneys, and contribute to competitive budgets

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school with active OH bar license.
• 3+ years of litigation experience, construction and civil preferred.
• Experience with mechanic's liens, bond claims, and construction disputes is a plus.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full litigation caseload from intake through resolution, including pleadings, motions, discovery, and trial preparation.
• Represent clients in state and federal courts, administrative proceedings, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate construction contracts, settlement agreements, and related legal documents.
• Prepare and take depositions, attend hearings, and conduct trials when necessary.
• Handle construction-specific claims including mechanic's liens, bond claims, payment disputes, and general construction claims.
• Advise clients on insurance coverage disputes, bad faith claims, and policy interpretation issues.
• Develop case strategies, coordinate with experts and consultants, and supervise outside counsel as needed.
• Communicate regularly with clients to provide case updates, risk assessments, and settlement recommendations.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and mentor junior attorneys and paralegals; manage billing and case budgets.
• Conduct legal research and stay current on changes in construction law, insurance law, and litigation best practices.

Skills

Litigation experience

Contract negotiation

Oral advocacy

Multitasking

Client service

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Ohio Bar Admission

Tools

Case management software

Discovery platforms

E-filing systems

Job description

CyberCoders is seeking a motivated Litigation Attorney to join our team in Columbus, OH, focusing on construction disputes and insurance matters. The attorney will manage a diverse caseload, advocate in court and ADR, and shape strategy on mechanic's liens, bond claims, and contract issues.

The role requires 3+ years of litigation experience, OH bar admission, and strong drafting skills. You will collaborate with a talented team, supervise junior attorneys, and contribute to competitive budgets