Litigation Associate Attorney

A law firm in Columbus is seeking a motivated Litigation Associate Attorney to join its Construction group. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of litigation experience and a keen interest in building a career in the construction industry. The role involves handling construction litigation matters, including claims related to construction defects, delay, design negligence, breach of contract, and payment disputes. Strong academic credentials, exceptional writing and research skills, and the ability to establish robust client and peer relationships are essential.

Duties:

• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Draft legal documents related to construction litigation.
• Represent clients in court proceedings.
• Collaborate with clients and peers on case strategy.
• Provide legal counsel on construction-related matters.
• Join the Construction group of the law firm.
• Handle construction litigation matters, including construction defect or delay claims, design negligence, breach of contract claims, and payment disputes.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in litigation.
• Interest in building a career in the construction industry.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills:

• Strong academic credentials.
• Proven experience in litigation, preferably with a focus on construction matters.
• Exceptional writing and research skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong client and peer relationships.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Demonstrated interest in the construction industry.

This prestigious general practice firm manages its practice groups efficiently and matter-of-factly. Solid and steady work help solidify this firm as a top player in the market. Associates can expect good training, including more hands-on work than in other firms offering similar levels of sophistication in the practice. Associates will be pleasantly surprised by the sophistication of this firm, combined with a warm collegial environment.