Overview Join a premier AmLaw 100 construction litigation practice in Seattle or Portland. In this role you support complex disputes for public owners, developers, architects, engineers, and design professionals, spanning litigation and project counseling. You will draft contracts, manage discovery, and coordinate with partners to resolve high-stakes matters. The role offers meaningful client interaction, mentorship, and career growth within a collaborative culture. You'll help shape strategies on sophisticated construction projects and disputes.
Compensation / Benefits- competitive salary
- profit-sharing bonus
- comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- 401(k) retirement savings
- flexible spending accounts
- emergency child and elder care support
Responsibilities- Represent clients in complex construction litigation, arbitration, mediation, and other dispute resolution proceedings
- Draft, review, and negotiate construction contracts and related project documentation
- Draft pleadings, prepare discovery, and manage motion practice in high-stakes litigation
- Collaborate closely with partners and clients in a fast-paced, team-driven environment
- Advise owners, developers, architects, engineers, and design professionals on legal issues throughout project lifecycles
- Manage cases through all stages of litigation, including fact development, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, and appeals
- Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related documents
- Develop case strategies and collaborate with partners on high-stakes disputes
Key requirements- JD from a top-tier law school
- Active Bar Admission in Washington or Oregon, in good standing, or able to waive in
- 3-5 years of substantive experience in construction law
- Experience representing public owners, developers, architects, engineers, and/or design firms in complex construction matters
- Litigation experience: drafting, discovery, motion practice, and court appearances for complex business disputes
- Strong background in construction litigation and construction contract development
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple matters
- Excellent writing
- Strong research abilities
- Interpersonal skills
- Construction litigation
- Construction contract development
- Drafting pleadings
