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Palo Alto, California · USA job

Construction Litigation - Associate Attorney - Midlevel

Perkins Coie

Palo Alto, California

Job description

Overview

In this role you support a nationally recognized construction law practice across San Francisco, Palo Alto, or Los Angeles. You will litigate a range of construction disputes and contribute to transactional work by preparing and negotiating construction contracts and related agreements. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver client-focused solutions and help advance high-profile projects. This is a platform to shape complex disputes and contract work within a premier AmLaw 100 environment.

Compensation / Benefits
  • annual discretionary bonus
  • 401(k) plan
  • medical insurance
  • dental insurance
  • vision insurance
  • parennial leave and family care benefits
Responsibilities
  • Litigate diverse construction disputes including delay, disruption, payment, lien, bond, and stop notice claims
  • Prepare and negotiate construction contracts, change orders, and related agreements
  • Engage in transactional construction work in addition to litigation duties
  • Support the firm's nationally recognized construction practice and collaborate with cross-office teams
  • Maintain strong academic credentials and professional references to uphold client service standards
Key requirements
  • 3-5 years of construction law or equivalent experience
  • CA Bar membership
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Experience litigating construction disputes; familiarity with contract-related issues is beneficial
  • Prior AmLaw 100 and judicial clerkship experience preferred
  • Strong academic credentials
  • Willingness to handle both litigation and transactional work
  • Strong written and oral communication
  • Team collaboration and client service orientation
  • Attention to detail and analytical thinking
  • Construction litigation experience
  • Contract drafting and negotiation
  • Knowledge of mechanics' lien, bond, and stop notice claims

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