Construction Law Attorney At Law

A law firm is seeking a Construction Law Attorney At Law for their Arlington, Virginia office.

Job Overview:

The Construction Law Attorney At Law will be responsible for participating in all phases of litigation and pre-litigation, including client communication, strategy development, defending and resolving construction claims, drafting legal documents, participating in alternative dispute resolution processes, conducting depositions, and court appearances.

Duties:

• Communicating with clients regarding construction law matters.
• Developing litigation strategies for construction-related disputes.
• Defending and resolving construction claims through negotiation or litigation.
• Drafting discovery requests, motions, and other legal documents.
• Participating in alternative dispute resolution processes such as mediation and arbitration.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Court appearances for litigation matters.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar in Virginia, Maryland, and/or the District of Columbia.
• Working knowledge of construction contracts and construction law.
• Experience preparing and negotiating construction contracts desired.
• Experience representing clients in disputes involving breach of contract, surety bond and mechanic's lien claims, and related construction agreements desired.

Experience:

The ideal candidate will have at least 3-5 years of civil litigation experience, with a background in construction law.

Benefits:

• 401(k) plan, including matching.
• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Vision insurance.