Construction Law Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an attorney with 5 to 9 years of experience in construction law or related fields for their New York City or New Jersey office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction litigation, contract drafting, negotiation, and alternative dispute resolution.

Duties

• Handle construction litigation cases.
• Draft and negotiate construction contracts.
• Engage in alternative dispute resolution processes.
• Provide risk management counseling to clients.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in construction law or related fields.
• Admitted to practice in New York or New Jersey.
• Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and e-discovery platforms.
• Strong work ethic and client service focus.

Education

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission in New York or New Jersey.

Skills

• Excellent writing, research, negotiation, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Vacation, personal days, and floating holidays.
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and transit purposes.
• Hybrid work arrangements.

Founded over twenty five years ago, this firm has over fifty attorneys employed with their team. This law firm specializes in areas of law including Assisted Living Facilities, Employment Law, Aviation, Housing, Emerging Technology and more. This firm has near half a dozen offices along the East Coast in New Jersey, Connecticut and New York.