Construction Law Associate Attorney

Job Title: Construction Law Associate Attorney

Job Location: Cerritos, CA

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm is seeking a skilled Construction Law Associate Attorney to join their team in Cerritos, CA. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a legal professional with experience in construction contract claims, litigation, and arbitration. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in handling complex construction-related legal matters, including contract disputes, mechanics’ liens, and public contract laws.

Duties:

• Handle construction contract claims for both public and private sectors, focusing on claims such as contract extras, delay damages, and impact damages.
• Assist in arbitration and trial preparation, with hands-on participation in arbitration proceedings or trials.
• Draft motions, deposition summaries, and correspondence regarding construction litigation matters.
• Manage discovery plans, including creating, executing, and responding to written discovery.
• Engage in depositions for both percipient and expert witnesses, and handle law and motion matters related to construction disputes.
• Interface directly with clients, providing legal guidance and strategic advice on construction litigation issues.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach, taking ownership of legal matters and formulating strategies for resolution.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys, offering legal insight and support throughout the litigation process.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in handling construction contract claims (excluding construction defect experience).
• Exposure to and experience with arbitration proceedings, including preparation and participation.
• In-depth knowledge of mechanic’s lien law, stop notices, bid protests, public contract law, prompt payment laws, and payment/performance bonds.
• Understanding of alternative project delivery methods.
• Practical experience in handling construction claims, including delay, impact, and liquidated damage issues.
• Proficiency in preparing and responding to written discovery.
• Strong deposition experience with both percipient and expert witnesses.
• Ability to effectively manage and execute discovery plans.
• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to draft legal motions, deposition summaries, and other litigation documents.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in the state of California.

Skills:

• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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.