Elite Construction Litigation Associate — Portland/Seattle

MDS Staffing; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 210,000 - 305,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Fertility benefits

16 weeks childcare leave

Professional development resources

Job summary

A prestigious AmLaw 100 firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Construction Litigation practice, based in Portland, OR or Seattle, WA. The role focuses on complex matters representing public owners, developers, architects, engineers, and design professionals, combining litigation with project counseling, contract development, and dispute resolution.

The ideal candidate holds a JD from a top-tier law school with 3–5 years in construction law, and is admitted to the WA or OR bar (or can

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in Washington or Oregon, in good standing, or ability to waive in.
• 3–5 years of substantive experience in construction law.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex construction litigation, arbitration, mediation, and other dispute resolution proceedings.
• Draft, review, and negotiate construction contracts and related project documentation.
• Draft pleadings, prepare discovery, and manage motion practice in high-stakes litigation.
• Collaborate with partners and clients in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.
• Advise owners, developers, architects, engineers, and design professionals on legal issues through the construction lifecycle.
• Manage cases through all stages of litigation, including fact development, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, and appeals.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Develop case strategies and collaborate with partners on high-stakes disputes.

Skills

JD

Top-tier law school

Active WA/OR Bar

Construction law

Litigation experience

Contract drafting

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

A prestigious AmLaw 100 firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Construction Litigation practice, based in Portland, OR or Seattle, WA. The role focuses on complex matters representing public owners, developers, architects, engineers, and design professionals, combining litigation with project counseling, contract development, and dispute resolution.

The ideal candidate holds a JD from a top-tier law school with 3–5 years in construction law, and is admitted to the WA or OR bar (or can