Elite Construction Litigation Associate — Portland/Seattle

Zaddy Solutions; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 210,000 - 305,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fertility benefits

16 weeks paid childcare leave

Professional development resources

Job summary

Zaddy Solutions is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Construction Litigation practice in Portland, OR or Seattle, WA. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of construction law experience, a JD from a top-tier law school, and active bar admission in WA or OR.

The role focuses on high-profile construction disputes, contract development, and complex litigation across multiple jurisdictions. Represent clients in litigation, arbitration, and mediation, while drafting contracts and pleadings,

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in Washington or Oregon or ability to waive in.
• 3–5 years of substantive experience in construction law.
• Experience representing public owners, developers, architects, engineers, and/or design firms.
• Litigation experience: drafting, discovery, motion practice, and court appearances.
• Strong background in construction litigation and contract development.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple matters.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex construction litigation, arbitration, mediation, and 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.
• Manage cases through all stages of litigation, including discovery, trial prep, and appeals.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, motions, briefs, and other documents.
• Develop case strategies in collaboration with partners on high-stakes disputes.

Skills

Construction law

Litigation

Drafting

Discovery

Court appearances

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

Zaddy Solutions is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Construction Litigation practice in Portland, OR or Seattle, WA. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of construction law experience, a JD from a top-tier law school, and active bar admission in WA or OR.

The role focuses on high-profile construction disputes, contract development, and complex litigation across multiple jurisdictions. Represent clients in litigation, arbitration, and mediation, while drafting contracts and pleadings,