Construction Litigation Special Counsel

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

Overview

• The role primarily supports the firm's Construction Practice Group on single family housing matters.
• Attorneys in these positions are responsible for a high volume of matters and must be confident in their autonomy.
• Many of the cases proceed in arbitration rather than in circuit court.
• Requires experience conducting discovery, drafting motions, arguing one or more motions in court, and some deposition and trial experience.
• Strong preference for experience in mediation, arbitration, and litigation of insurance claims, construction and design defect claims, and related matters.
• A proven track record in settling cases is required.
• Prior experience managing a team of paralegals and support staff is beneficial.