Junior Construction Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm is seeking a Junior Construction Litigation Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of law firm experience, primarily in the construction sector. The ideal candidate will possess excellent academic credentials, strong writing skills, and a Virginia Bar license. Experience in complex litigation, federal criminal law, or investigations, and prior service as a federal judicial clerk, is advantageous.

Duties:

• Represent clients in construction litigation matters, including contract disputes, defects, delays, and payment issues.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Assist with discovery, including drafting and responding to discovery requests, conducting depositions, and preparing witnesses.
• Participate in hearings, trials, and alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
• Provide legal analysis and counsel to clients on construction law issues.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of law firm experience practicing primarily in construction.
• Experience with complex litigation, federal criminal law, or investigations is a plus.
• Excellent academic credentials, including a J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Virginia Bar.
• Strong research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the Virginia State Bar.

Skills:

• Legal research and writing.
• Litigation strategy and case management.
• Oral advocacy and negotiation.
• Ability to work with diverse clients and legal teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and legal research databases.

This Virginia office has international offices in Europe, Russia, and beyond. Attorneys work hard in a friendly atmosphere and are rewarded with extremely competitive salaries and hefty bonuses. Specific areas of law practiced in the Virginia office include real estate finance and land use, aviation law, communications law, tax, trust and estate planning, and a wide range of litigation. They also have a significant practice in the areas of corporate finance and intellectual property rights.