Of Counsel: Construction Litigation Expert (Hybrid)

Mary Dickson; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 225,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

PTO

Bonus

Hybrid

Growth opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Mary Dickson seeks an experienced Of Counsel to join its Construction Litigation practice, focusing on managing complex disputes for developers, general contractors, subcontractors, owners and energy clients from intake through trial.

The role requires leading discovery and motions, mentoring junior attorneys, and collaborating with partners to grow the practice while advising on strategy and risk allocation for construction projects.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in NJ & NY.
• Proven trial experience and a track record through dispositive motion practice and trials.
• Extensive experience with pleadings, depositions, discovery, and expert retention.
• Demonstrated experience representing developers, general contractors, subcontractors, owners or energy clients.
• Strong familiarity with construction contracts (including AIA), interpretation, delays and defect litigation.
• Excellent legal research, writing and advocacy skills; persuasive motions and briefs.
• Forensic accounting, scheduling analysis and expert testimony understanding.
• Ability to manage large-volume discovery and coordinate with technical experts.
• Track record of client development and relationship management.
• High professional ethics and mentoring responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a docket of complex construction and commercial litigation matters from intake through trial.
• Develop case strategy and provide practical business-focused legal advice to clients.
• Draft and oversee pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and other filings.
• Lead depositions, hearings, mediations and trials; prepare witnesses and coordinate experts.
• Oversee discovery, including e-discovery, document review and expert engagement.
• Advise on AIA contracts, risk allocation and contract drafting for construction projects.
• Manage settlement negotiations and ADR processes to achieve cost-effective results.
• Develop case budgets, staffing plans and litigation timelines with partners.
• Mentor junior attorneys and paralegals on litigation skills and procedures.
• Assist in business development, including client presentations and maintaining relationships.

Skills

Construction Litigation

Discovery Management

Trial Preparation

Client Development

Mentoring

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Mary Dickson seeks an experienced Of Counsel to join its Construction Litigation practice, focusing on managing complex disputes for developers, general contractors, subcontractors, owners and energy clients from intake through trial.

The role requires leading discovery and motions, mentoring junior attorneys, and collaborating with partners to grow the practice while advising on strategy and risk allocation for construction projects.