Lateral Construction Attorney

Zunch Staffing; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a prestigious law firm representing public and private sector clients, is seeking an experienced Lateral Construction Attorney to join their team in Mt Laurel, NJ. This role focuses on reviewing bids and contracts, contract preparation and negotiation, and litigation involving design, delay, and breach of contract issues.

The ideal candidate will bring 7–10 years of construction law experience, NJ Bar admission, and strong writing and advocacy skills, with the ability to counsel

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and New Jersey Bar admission required.
• 7–10 years of construction law experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review bids and contracts, draft and negotiate agreements.
• Represent clients in litigation related to design, delay and breach of contract.
• Counsel clients on procurement, contract formation, and AIA contracts.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Litigation

Contract negotiation

Oral/written communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Title: Lateral Construction Attorney

Location: Mt Laurel, NJ

Overview: Our client, a prestigious law firm representing public and private sector clients, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Lateral Construction Attorney to join their team. This position will focus on reviewing bids and contracts, contract preparation and negotiation, and litigation involving design, delay, and breach of contract issues. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in litigation and the ability to counsel clients in all aspects of construction law, including procurement and contract preparation, with a specific emphasis on experience with American Institute of Architects (AIA) Contracts.

Essential Functions:

• Legal Research and Analysis: Research and interpret facts and law dealing with intricate problems and situations involving tort litigation, including defense of complex injury actions, and commercial litigation, including lender liability, business disputes, contract claims, trade secrets, and other complex commercial transactions.
• Opinion Formation: Perform analysis and make or suggest opinions that impact the client.
• Legal Documentation: Research and prepare memoranda on a variety of legal issues. Draft correspondence in response to questions and/or requests for information from clients, attorneys, judges, officials, and/or agencies. Draft and answer written discovery.
• Representation in Legal Proceedings: Represent clients in legal proceedings that may involve court appearances, administrative hearings, depositions, and meetings.
• Time Management: Prepare and enter daily time entries.

Requirements:

• Education and Bar Admission: Law degree from an accredited law school with admission to the New Jersey Bar. Pennsylvania Bar admission is a plus but not required.
• Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years of relevant construction law experience. A book of business is a plus but not a requirement.
• Skills: Strong legal analytical and pragmatic problem-solving skills. Excellent research, writing, and communication skills. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written form with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, efficiently, and to establish work priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally with court officials, judges, attorneys, and the general public, maintaining effective working relationships.
• Ability to work within established systems and processes involving extensive collaboration with other attorneys, paralegals, and office staff.
• Comfortable meeting with clients and public speaking.

Personal Attributes:

• Self-motivated and entrepreneurial.
• Commitment to maintaining a high level of proficiency in the most current and advanced legal techniques.

Scope: This job description describes the general nature of the job and does not represent that all duties will be performed by all individuals who hold the job. It does not limit the tasks that an employee may reasonably be requested to perform and in no way alters our client's at-will policy.