Construction Law Associate Attorney

A law firm in Cerritos, CA, is seeking a skilled Construction Law Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of experience handling construction contract claims, both public and private. The candidate will play a crucial role in handling arbitration and trial preparation, mechanic’s liens, bid protests, public contract law, prompt payment law, payment and performance bonds, and other construction-related legal matters.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare cases for arbitration and trial, including participation in arbitration or trial proceedings.
• Handle mechanic’s liens, stop notices, bid protests, public contract law, prompt payment law, and payment and performance bonds.
• Manage construction claims for contract extras, delay damages, impact damages, and assessment of liquidated damages.
• Apply knowledge of alternate project delivery methods.
• Conduct depositions of percipient and expert witnesses in construction claims.
• Draft motions, depositions, and correspondence related to construction litigation issues.
• Develop and execute discovery plans, including preparing and responding to written discovery.
• Maintain professional and competent client communication regarding legal and strategic construction litigation issues.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the California State Bar; additional bar admissions are advantageous.
• 3-5 years of experience specifically in construction contract claims, public and private.
• Experience with arbitration and trial preparation, including participation in proceedings.
• Knowledge and practical application of mechanic’s liens, bid protests, public contract law, prompt payment law, and payment and performance bonds.
• Familiarity with construction claims for contract extras, delay damages, impact damages, and liquidated damages.
• Deposition experience with both percipient and expert witnesses in construction law.
• Strong writing skills with experience drafting motions, depositions, and legal correspondence.
• Ability to manage and execute discovery plans effectively.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities and mentorship programs.
• Collaborative work environment with opportunities for growth and advancement.

This California firm was founded in 1979 and focuses on employment, labor, construction, education, real estate, general business and business litigation, corporate, taxation, bankruptcy, and immigration. Committed to high-quality legal work, the highly experienced lawyers have won many cases on behalf of clients. The firm has received numerous awards and accolades for professional accomplishments and contributions to communities. The diverse team of attorneys has business and education backgrounds allowing for the combination of practical, useful advice with innovative legal strategies. Believing in diversity, the firm is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The attorneys actively support education and other non-profit organizations. The firm is committed to collegiality, teamwork, and openness with each other and with clients. The firm also provides numerous in-house training sessions and workshops on current legal matters.