Construction Litigation Associate Attorney

Aligned Talent Acquisition • Portland, OR

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a Construction Litigation Associate Attorney to join its Portland office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing public owners, developers, architects, engineers, and design professionals in sophisticated construction disputes and complex construction projects.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of construction litigation experience
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
• Washington bar admission required or ability to waive in via motion, reciprocity, or UBE transfer
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Excellent writing skills, attention to detail, and strong academic credentials required

Nice To Haves

• Experience representing public owners, developers, architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and/or design professionals preferred
• Experience with pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation
• Degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Representing public owners, developers, architects, engineers, and design professionals in sophisticated construction disputes and complex construction projects.
• Handling complex construction disputes, claims, and litigation matters.
• Drafting and negotiating construction contracts and related project documentation.
• Managing pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.

Benefits

• Industry-leading construction litigation practice
• Sophisticated and high-profile construction disputes
• Significant client interaction and responsibility
• Strong mentorship and professional development
• Collegial national platform
• Partnership-track opportunity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree