Real Estate Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Washington, DC, is seeking a skilled Real Estate Associate Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will have experience drafting and negotiating construction and development agreements, providing litigation support, and advising clients on various real estate matters.

Duties:

• Draft and negotiate design, construction, and development agreements across diverse industry sectors.
• Provide transactional and litigation support for construction and development projects.
• Advise clients on claims management, including change orders, extra work claims, delays, and construction defects.
• Assist with construction-related adversarial matters, including litigation and arbitration.
• Work closely with construction teams on litigation and arbitration cases, including drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, preparing motions, and participating in depositions, mediations, and hearings.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the DC Bar.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in construction contracting and related development.
• Familiarity with industry form agreements such as AIA and similar forms.
• Experience with litigation or arbitration related to construction projects preferred.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Attention to detail and sound business judgment.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Research, problem-solving, and conceptual thinking abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Persuasive communication and management skills.

Education and Certifications:

• JD degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the DC Bar.

Benefits: The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance and a 401(k) plan.

This Amlaw firm is best known for allowing its associates to find a balanced work load that best suites them. As a result, the company operates with an entrepreneurial culture, offers flexible face-time, and values diversity and a work space inclusive of everyone. This firm is also one that values pro-bono work?encouraging their associates to gain real-life experience and take charge of their own opportunities and success.