Construction Litigation Associate Attorney

Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Construction Litigation Associate, Litigation Associate, Construction Attorney, Civil Litigation Associate, Real Estate Litigation Attorney, Business Litigation Associate, Prevailing Wage Attorney. Our attorneys handle sophisticated matters while maintaining a practical, client-focused approach, and we believe strong legal work comes from understanding each client's goals and developing strategies tailored to their needs.

Pay: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Build meaningful litigation experience in a respected boutique law firm with a strong construction, business, prevailing wage, and real estate practice.
• Work directly on substantive matters and develop your skills through hands-on exposure to research, pleadings, motions, hearings, negotiations, and case strategy.
• Learn from experienced attorneys in a collaborative office environment where professional development is part of the experience.
• Take increasing ownership of your caseload and client relationships as your experience grows.
• Earn annual bonus opportunities, including a minimum bonus of $12,500 for meeting required billable hours, plus additional compensation for hours worked above the annual threshold.
• Join a team where your work has a direct impact on clients, cases, and business outcomes.

Location: Los Angeles, CA — This is primarily an in-office opportunity designed for attorneys who value collaboration, mentorship, and learning alongside experienced legal professionals. One remote day per week may be considered after training and demonstrated success in the role.

Note: Active California Bar admission in good standing and at least 1+ year of litigation experience are required. We are specifically seeking an attorney who wants to work in an office, collaborate with other attorneys, and continue developing their litigation skills.

About Us

We are a respected boutique law firm serving clients across a broad range of construction, prevailing wage, business, and real estate disputes. Our attorneys handle sophisticated matters while maintaining a practical, client-focused approach, and we believe strong legal work comes from understanding each client's goals and developing strategies tailored to their needs. We value collaboration, professionalism, mentorship, and giving attorneys the opportunity to grow through meaningful work.Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage litigation matters from intake through resolution, with increasing responsibility as your experience develops.
• Conduct legal research and prepare motions, briefs, pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Participate in court hearings, depositions, negotiations, mediations, and other litigation proceedings.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other case stakeholders.
• Analyze contracts, evidence, discovery materials, and other documents to identify key legal and factual issues.
• Work closely with senior attorneys on case strategy, legal analysis, and preparation for important case events.
• Track court deadlines, filing requirements, and case milestones to keep matters moving efficiently.
• Develop practical legal strategies involving construction, prevailing wage, business, and real estate disputes.
• Build strong client relationships while delivering responsive, thoughtful, and high-quality legal work.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• 1+ year of litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, deadlines, and priorities with attention to detail.
• Professional communication skills and a client-service mindset.
• Comfortable working collaboratively in an office environment and learning from experienced attorneys.
• Experience with Westlaw, LexisNexis, or comparable legal research platforms is preferred.
• Construction, real estate, business, or prevailing wage litigation experience is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to grow as a litigator by working alongside attorneys who are invested in developing your skills rather than simply handing you assignments. Our environment is collaborative, professional, and hands-on, giving you meaningful exposure to clients, litigation strategy, and substantive legal work. As you gain experience and demonstrate your capabilities, you will have the opportunity to take on greater responsibility, strengthen your practice, and build a long-term legal career.

JPC-1704

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: CA bar license, 1+ yrs of litigation exp

Required Years as Associate: 1+

Additional context:

Relocation- [No formal package; may be discussed on a case-by-case basis].

Packages - [No formal relocation package].

Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

• 1+ to 2 years: $120K-$130K

• 3+ to 5 years: $130K-$145K

• 6+ years: $145K-$160K

• Client-provided salary range: $120K-$160K; annual bonuses also available.

Submission Email / Name: Mark -

mfeldman@feldmanandassoc.com

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ameyers@feldmanandassoc.com

Quick Recruiter Reference

Boutique Los Angeles law firm handling construction, prevailing wage, business, and real estate disputes. Hiring a California-barred Associate Attorney with 1+ year of litigation experience who wants substantive hands-on work and mentorship in an office environment. Compensation is $120K-$160K plus annual bonus opportunities, including at least $12,500 for meeting minimum hours and $50/hour for hours above 1,900.

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• Client job title: Construction Litigation Associate Attorney

• Location: Los Angeles, CA

• On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site

• Experience: 1+

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Construction Litigation Associate, Litigation Associate, Construction Attorney, Civil Litigation Associate, Real Estate Litigation Attorney, Business Litigation Associate, Prevailing Wage Attorney

• # of hires needed: 1