CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Location: Portland, OR/ Seattle, WA
A prestigious AmLaw 100 firm is seeking a skilled and driven Associate Attorney to join its highly regarded Construction Litigation practice in Seattle or Portland. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a premier team representing public owners, developers, architects, engineers, and design professionals in complex construction matters. The practice offers a sophisticated mix of litigation and project counseling work, including contract development and dispute resolution for major construction projects.
Candidate Profile
- JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
- Active Bar Admission in Washington or Oregon, in good standing, or the ability to waive in, is required.
- 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: Excel in 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 the ability to manage multiple matters effectively
- Soft Skills: Excellent writing, research, and interpersonal skills
Key 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 arising throughout the lifecycle of construction projects
- 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
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to join one of the nation's leading construction litigation practices and work on sophisticated, high-profile matters involving complex construction projects. Attorneys in this group enjoy meaningful client interaction, substantial responsibility, and direct exposure to challenging legal issues from the outset. The firm fosters a collegial and collaborative culture that emphasizes mentorship, professional development, and long-term career growth, providing attorneys with the resources and support needed to build a thriving practice.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Compensation: Includes an annual salary range of $210,000 – $305,000, commensurate with experience and market conditions.
- Profit-sharing bonus program.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; health savings account; firm-subsidized emergency child and elder care; parental leave; an employee assistance program; and pre-tax transportation benefits.
- Additional perks include fertility benefits, 16 weeks of paid childcare leave, and professional development resources, among others.
Application Requirements
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample and law school transcript for consideration.
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.