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Los Angeles office of our client, a Chambers ranked law firm, is actively seeking associates to join our Litigation Group. The candidate will be serving in the litigation practice which includes business, construction, commercial, insurance coverage, environmental claims, labor and employment, and real property matters for corporate clients and public entities. Will be advising clients on risk management, claims avoidance, regulatory compliance and general business advice. A practice in compatible or even different practice areas (employment, IP, estate planning, tax, land use) are welcome to apply. Serving clients in a wide variety of transactions or litigation matters. Should have 3-18 years of experience and a modest portable book of business ($200K+). A basic understanding of real property, development, construction, insurance and the commercial code is welcome. Legal

The candidate should have prior law firm experience, good academic credentials, strong writing skills. Must have excellent oral advocacy skills as well.

This firm's offices are based in California and Nevada. Thirty-seven competent attorneys are on staff. There are two key practice areas. Disciplines consist of construction law-pubic contracts and business-commercial law. The firm was named in several major law publications. Community outreach is endorsed at the legal practice.

Construction

Full-Time

Los Angeles office of an AmLaw firm seeks senior construction litigation associate attorney with 5+ years of construction law or equivalent experience. The candidate will support its nationally recognized construction law practice. Will serve in counseling, dispute resolution, and contract drafting and negotiation. Must have experience litigating all types of construction disputes, including delay and disruption claims, payment disputes such as mechanic's lien, bond, and stop notice claims, and breach of contract claims. Prior AmLaw 100 and judicial clerkship experience are preferred. CA Bar membership is required. Legal

The candidate should have excellent academic credentials, strong references, and superb written and oral communication skills.

Associates praise this firm for its high-quality work and high-quality associates, both of which they say foster an outstanding work environment. The firm undertakes initiatives to help build comradery amongst new associates, while partner relationships are generally positive, with partners offering invaluable feedback to newer associates. The firm is also cited for its flexible facetime policies and work-life balance.

Construction

Full-Time

Los Angeles office of our client, a Chambers ranked law firm, is actively seeking associates to join our Insurance Coverage Litigation/Transactional Coverage Group. The candidate will serve in prosecution of insurance coverage claims in pre-litigation settings, in mediations and in litigation; analysis and critiques of commercial insurance policies, including drafting of manuscript policy language; and handling contractual risk transfer issues, including indemnification provisions and insurance requirements, in a wide range of contracts, such as design and construction contracts, license agreements, JV agreements, management agreements and purchase and sale agreements. Will represent primarily owners, investors, general contractors, developers, and homebuilders and must have experience handling coverage issues relating to defective construction, among other types of claims. Should have 5 years of experience. Must preferably have experience with real estate and construction insurance coverage, focusing on the policyholder side only. Must have experience with the following types of policies: commercial general liability ("CGL"), umbrella liability and excess liability; builder's risk; permanent property; and professional liability. Experience with wrap-up insurance programs is a plus. Legal

The candidate must have a strong academic background and excellent writing skills.

The Los Angeles office of this vigorous firm specializes in real estate law, environmental law, and civil litigation. The firm boasts an extremely dynamic group of attorneys; the firm's partnership is both young (most are in their 30s and 40s) and talented. Associates are treated very well, and people are generally quite happy working here. Retention is incredibly high; in fact, approximately two-thirds of the associates who joined the firm in the last five years are still at the firm. Despite the firm's size, salaries are only slightly below market.

Construction

Full-Time