Senior Construction Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A leading law firm in Seattle is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Litigation Attorney to join its Litigation Group. This role involves handling a wide range of construction-related legal issues, including contract administration, risk management, and dispute resolution. The ideal candidate will possess strong legal research and writing skills, with at least five years of experience in construction litigation. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment dedicated to high-quality client service.

Location

• Seattle, Washington

Duties

• Collaborate with multiple partners to manage responsibilities across various construction litigation cases
• Prepare and respond to discovery requests, including admissions, disclosures, interrogatories, and depositions
• Represent clients in hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and court proceedings
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents
• Provide strategic legal advice to clients on construction-related disputes and issues
• Analyze case law, statutes, regulations, and other legal documents impacting clients
• Organize and manage documents in complex, multidistrict litigation cases
• Apply critical thinking skills to solve complex legal problems and produce high-quality work

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of experience in construction litigation
• Strong understanding of construction-related legal issues, including contract disputes, risk management, and construction defects
• Excellent time and project management abilities
• Detail-oriented with strong legal research and writing skills

Education

• Undergraduate degree
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Membership in the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA)

Skills

• Proficiency in legal research, drafting, and litigation strategy
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple cases and deadlines effectively
• Creativity and initiative in solving complex legal problems

Benefits

• Medical and vision insurance
• Optional dental insurance
• Health Reimbursement Account Plan
• Life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability, and whole life insurance with long-term care options
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Vacation and Sick/Safe Leave
• Orca Pass or parking subsidy

If mainstream makes you moan, this sizzling, successful firm in the heart of the Pacific Northwest will intrigue you. Their practice is full-service, with an emphasis on land use, environment and litigation, allowing you to make your mark in a gutsy atmosphere of cutting edge attorneys drawn to the extraordinary. We should note that this firm is consistently ranked a truly outstanding place to work with a great sense of camaraderie among the associates working here. This firm is also notable in that graduation from a first-tier law school is not necessarily needed to get a position with this firm. Additionally, this firm is known for doing first-rate work, and the associates working here do have the opportunity to work on significant cases and deals. In a market where firms are increasingly pushing to be bigger, better and faster, this firm has intentionally maintained its smaller size. Diversity seems to be emphasized by this firm and the associates working here all seem to have a good feeling about the fact that different viewpoints are respected here. For associates looking to be part of a very collegial atmosphere which treats its associates very well, this firm is a good choice. Compensation at this firm is not at high market; however, it appears to be quite enough to most associates. This firm has very low attrition for the most part.