Lateral Construction Attorney

Mount Laurel office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks lateral construction attorney with 7-10 years of construction law experience. The candidate focuses on reviewing bids and contracts, contract preparation and negotiation, and litigation involving design, delay and breach of contract issues. Work would include participation and preparation for mediation, trial, and appeals. Serve in research and interpret facts and law dealing with intricate problems and situations involving tort litigation, including defense of complex injury actions, and commercial litigation, including lender liability, business disputes, contract claims, trade secrets and other complex commercial transactions. Perform analysis and make or suggest opinions that impact client. Research and prepare memoranda on a variety of legal issues. Draft correspondence in response to questions and/or requests for information from clients, attorneys, judges, officials and/or agencies. Draft and answer written discovery. Represent client in legal proceedings that may involve court appearances, administrative hearings, depositions and meetings. Prepare and enter daily time entries. Extensive experience in litigation and the ability to counsel clients in all aspects of construction law including procurement and contract preparation are requirement including experience with American Institute of Architects (AIA) Contracts. Should have admission to the New Jersey Bar. Pennsylvania Bar admission is a plus. A book of business is a plus.

The candidate should have Law degree from an accredited law school. The firm offers competitive salaries and benefits to all staff including 100% paid single health insurance plus a portion of dependent costs, 401(k) match and profit sharing. Strong legal analytical and pragmatic problem-solving skills essential. Must have excellent research, writing and communication skills. Should have ability to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written form with strong attention to detail. Ability to work independently, efficiently and to establish work priorities needed. Should have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally with court officials, judges, attorneys and the general public, and to maintain effective working relationships. Ability to work within established systems and processes involving extensive collaboration with other attorneys, paralegals and office staff needed.

Established almost a century ago, this prestigious law firm has three offices in the state of New Jersey. It is comprised of a fairly large team of highly qualified attorneys and handles a broad range of issues related to administrative & government matters, business law, corporate law, defense litigation, personal injury law, school law, and wealth management.