Position Overview
Take the next step in your construction litigation career with a firm that offers sophisticated legal work, meaningful client relationships, and a transparent path to equity partnership. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced construction litigator seeking a long-term platform to expand their practice, strengthen client relationships, and play a key role in a growing Construction Litigation group.
You'll work alongside accomplished attorneys across multiple disciplines while representing developers, owners, contractors, subcontractors, and commercial clients in complex construction disputes. For attorneys looking to build something lasting, this is an exceptional opportunity to combine high-quality work with a sustainable lifestyle.
Key Responsibilities
- Represent clients in construction litigation matters involving contract disputes, construction defects, delay claims, payment disputes, mechanics liens, and related construction controversies.
- Manage litigation matters from inception through resolution, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, arbitration, and trial.
- Advise developers, owners, contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals on litigation strategy and risk management.
- Develop and maintain client relationships while contributing to the continued growth of the Construction Litigation practice.
- Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas to provide comprehensive legal solutions for construction industry clients.
Qualifications / Nice to Have
Must Have
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar admission.
- Significant construction litigation experience in a law firm environment.
- Experience handling construction-related disputes, commercial litigation matters, or mechanics lien claims.
- Experience independently managing client relationships and sophisticated litigation matters.
- Existing book of business or demonstrated business development success.
Nice to Have
- Experience representing developers, owners, contractors, subcontractors, or design professionals.
- Experience handling construction defect, delay, payment, or contract disputes.
- Experience managing arbitrations, mediations, and trial matters.
- Experience mentoring junior attorneys or leading complex matters.
Benefits
- Base compensation: $235,000 - $300,000
- Additional compensation through income origination and income allocation
- Annual profit-sharing contributions historically ranging from $10,000 - $28,000
- Flexible hybrid work arrangement
- Opportunity to collaborate with an experienced team of attorneys across multiple practice areas
- Clear and transparent path from Non-Equity Partner to Equity Partner
- Strong business development support, sophisticated matters, and a culture that values both professional growth and work-life balance
Partnership Levels
- Non-Equity Partner: Generally targeted toward attorneys with a portable book of business of $250,000+.
- Equity Partner: Generally targeted toward attorneys with a portable book of business of $750,000+.
- Attorneys with smaller books of business who possess a strong desire to grow their practice are encouraged to apply.