Construction Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a litigation associate to join its Construction group in Cleveland, OH. The ideal candidate will have three to six years of litigation experience, including two years in construction litigation, handling cases such as construction defect or delay claims, design negligence, breach of contract claims, and payment disputes.

Duties

• Manage construction-related litigation cases.
• Handle construction defect and delay claims.
• Address design negligence and breach of contract issues.
• Resolve payment disputes effectively.

Requirements

• Three to six years of litigation experience.
• Two years of construction litigation experience preferred.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent writing and research skills.
• Ability to build strong client and peer relationships.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Bar admission in Ohio required.

Skills

• Strong work ethic.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in legal research and writing.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.

The legal practice was founded in 1911. Area of specialization is business law. Law offices are located in Georgia, Ohio, New York and Washington, D.C. A sizable team of gifted attorneys comprise the firm. Practice areas are significant such as business litigation, commercial-public finance and employee benefits-executive compensation. Attorneys and the firm have received top honors from leading law publications. The law practice is dedicated to diversity in the workplace.