Surety and Construction Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Surety and Construction Litigation Associate in New York, NY, and Uniondale, NY. This position involves working on complex matters related to public and private construction projects, including payment and performance bond claims, contract disputes, and related commercial litigation and pre-litigation transactional work.

Duties

• Represent clients in litigation, arbitration, and other dispute resolution forums.
• Assist in drafting pleadings, motions, discovery demands, and responses.
• Prepare for depositions and make court appearances.
• Engage in pre-litigation practice involving construction disputes and bond claims.
• Analyze and litigate various construction-related claims and disputes.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda and briefs.
• Communicate effectively with clients and team members.
• Manage deadlines and case workflow.
• Support partners on larger matters while managing smaller cases independently.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of litigation experience; construction or surety experience is a plus.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience with discovery, motion practice, or court appearances preferred.
• Experience in reviewing and drafting agreements is a plus.
• Admission to practice in New York; New Jersey admission is a plus.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Desire to grow a practice in construction and surety law.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance.
• Group term life insurance.
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Optional term life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Referral bonuses.

This boutique New York law firm offers competitive salaries and practices in the areas of trusts and estates, taxation, arbitration, mediation, ADR, and labor law. Attorneys enjoy a friendly, small-firm atmosphere.