Midlevel Construction Litigation Associate Attorney

Ashurst Perkins Coie Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 235,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP in California is seeking an associate to join our Construction team within the Projects, Energy, Environment and Resources group.

Candidates must have at least 2 years of litigation experience; construction disputes are a plus. An active California bar license is required. AmLaw 100 firm experience and judicial clerkship experience are highly preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of litigation experience; construction disputes a plus.
• Excellent academics and strong written/communication skills.
• Active California bar license required.
• AmLaw 100 and judicial clerkship experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Counseling, dispute resolution, contract drafting and negotiation for construction projects.
• Support the nationally recognized Construction practice with high-quality work.
• Collaborate with leadership on complex, headline-making projects.

Skills

Litigation experience

AmLaw 100 experience

Judicial clerkship experience

Job description

Overview

• The Construction group's core practice areas include counseling, dispute resolution, contract drafting, and negotiation.
• Candidates are required to have at least 2 years of litigation experience; experience in construction disputes is a plus.
• AmLaw 100 firm experience and judicial clerkship experience are highly preferred.
• The global Projects, Energy, Environment, and Resources division delivers counsel to project developers operating within California and the Western United States.

Posting details

Job Description:

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP, consistently recognized as one of Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” is seeking an associate to join our Construction team in California. Following our landmark merger combining a top-tier U.S. tech and environmental platform with unmatched global energy and infrastructure capabilities, Ashurst Perkins Coie is seeking an exceptional 2nd to 4th-year associate to join our elite California Projects, Energy, Environment and Resources team in Construction.

Qualifications & Experience

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP is seeking a junior or midlevel associate to support its nationally recognized Construction practice. The group’s core practice areas are counseling, dispute resolution, contract drafting and negotiation. Candidates must have at least 2 years of litigation experience (with experience in construction disputes being a plus but not required), excellent academic credentials, and strong written and communication skills. AmLaw 100 and judicial clerkship experience highly preferred. An active California bar license is required.

Why Ashurst Perkins Coie?

As a newly integrated global powerhouse with 52 offices across 20 countries, we combine the collegial, innovative atmosphere of our legacy roots with an expansive global platform. You willbe part of a global Projects, Energy, Environment, and Resources division delivering best-in-class counsel to project developersoperatingwithin California and the Western United States.This is an excellent opportunity to receivehands-on mentorship from leaders in the industryandreal responsibilities on headline-making projects.

• This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid Holidays, up to ten paid Holidays, and family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found

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ualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.

Compensation range: $235,000 to $310,000 annually. Compensation depends on qualifications and experience.