Construction Litigation Counsel: Arbitration & Settlement

Foley & Lardner LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Foley & Lardner LLP in Washington, DC is seeking paralegal support within the Construction Practice Group to handle a high volume of single-family housing matters with strong autonomy. The role often proceeds in arbitration rather than circuit court, requiring comfort with discovery, motions, and occasional depositions and trial work.

Preference for experience in mediation, arbitration, insurance claims, construction and design-defect matters, and a proven track record in settling cases.

Responsibilities

• Experience conducting discovery, drafting motions and arguing motions in court.
• Some deposition and trial experience is preferred.

Job description

Foley & Lardner LLP in Washington, DC is seeking paralegal support within the Construction Practice Group to handle a high volume of single-family housing matters with strong autonomy. The role often proceeds in arbitration rather than circuit court, requiring comfort with discovery, motions, and occasional depositions and trial work.

Preference for experience in mediation, arbitration, insurance claims, construction and design-defect matters, and a proven track record in settling cases.