Midlevel Construction & Infrastructure Litigation Associate

K&L Gates; Nashville (TN); Sur place; USD 210 000 - 265 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

K&L Gates is looking for a Midlevel Associate for its Construction and Infrastructure group in Nashville, Tennessee. Candidates should have 2-4 years of litigation experience in complex commercial disputes related to design and construction. A J.D. and admission to practice are required. Members of the team will provide mentorship and opportunities for advancement.

The position promises a competitive compensation package and a commitment to diversity and inclusion within the firm.

Qualifications

• Two to four years of experience litigating complex commercial disputes related to design and construction.
• Background experience in the design/construction industry is beneficial.
• Candidates must be admitted and in good standing to practice law.

Responsabilités

• Work closely with experienced lawyers for mentoring.
• Assume increasing levels of responsibility and client contact.
• Provide high-quality client service.

Connaissances

Litigation

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Formation

J.D. from an accredited law school

Description du poste

Overview

Job Description At K&L Gates, we are looking for smart, imaginative and hard-working people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas to join us. Perhaps our search for talented visionaries and your search for important and impactful work lead to the same place.

Job Description

We are seeking a Midlevel Associate for our Construction and Infrastructure group to join the Pittsburgh office. The ideal candidate will have two to four years of experience litigating complex commercial disputes related to design and construction. A degree or background experience in the design/construction industry would also be beneficial. Candidates must have a J.D. from an accredited law school as well as be admitted and in good standing to practice.

Candidates will work closely with experienced lawyers who will provide active mentoring and opportunities to assume increasing levels of responsibility and client contact. Candidates must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team. We require strong academic credentials, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing the highest quality client service.

Please contact Norman Chen, Principal Recruiter, at [e-mail] with any questions.

• Base Compensation: $210,000 - $265,000 / year

The compensation salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors.

About The Firm

K&L Gates is a fully integrated global law firm with lawyers located across five continents in more than 40 offices. We have experienced dramatic growth in the past decade and now rank among the largest U.S. based law firms in the world. We take pride in constantly striving for innovation, imagination and an entrepreneurial spirit. We come up with big ideas and then roll up our sleeves to get the job done, guiding our clients through their most complex issues in a variety of industry sectors and across multiple regions of the world.

The industry recognition the firm has garnered emanates from the foundation of a global community aligned on behalf of our clients. The people at K&L Gates are committed to working together to create a legacy for each other, the firm, our clients, and the communities in which we serve. We thrive in an inclusive and socially conscious environment that embraces diversity and takes a holistic approach to the career evolution of all our professionals.

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Notice & EEO

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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Firm is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Firm that employment decisions shall be based on merit, qualifications and competence. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of a person’s race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as afros, braids, locks, and twists), religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, gender, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, familial status, domestic violence victim status, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all aspects of employment including, without limitation, recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, assignment, and dismissal. In addition, it is the Firm’s policy to provide an environment that is free of prohibited harassment of any kind including, without limitation, that which is based on sex, race, age, disability, ethnic background, or any other category protected by law (including the categories listed above). The Firm complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact [e-mail].