Construction Law Associate Attorney

A law firm in Cerritos, CA, is seeking a Construction Law Associate Attorney to join their team. This position requires a professional with solid experience in construction law, including arbitration and trial preparation, as well as expertise in handling construction contract claims. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong skills in drafting legal documents, managing discovery, and interfacing with clients while contributing effectively to the firm's construction law practice.

Duties:

• Manage and support construction-related legal matters, including arbitration and trial preparation, with practical experience in participating in arbitrations or trials.
• Provide expertise in mechanic’s lien law, stop notices, bid protests, public contract law, prompt payment law, and payment and performance bonds.
• Handle construction claims related to contract extras, delay damages, impact damages, and the assessment of liquidated damages.
• Apply knowledge of alternate project delivery methods and relevant construction law.
• Conduct depositions of percipient and expert witnesses, and manage law and motion practice involving substantive law and discovery issues.
• Develop and execute discovery plans, including drafting and responding to written discovery.
• Draft motions, deposition summaries, and correspondence related to construction litigation issues.
• Interface with clients professionally, providing clear communication on legal and strategic issues in construction litigation.
• Take ownership of legal matters, developing and implementing effective courses of action with appropriate supervision and oversight.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience handling construction contract claims, both public and private, with a focus on construction contract claims rather than construction defect work.
• Demonstrated experience with arbitration and trial preparation.
• Knowledge and experience in mechanic’s lien law, stop notices, bid protests, public contract law, prompt payment law, and payment and performance bonds.
• Experience managing construction claims related to contract extras, delay damages, impact damages, and liquidated damages.
• Familiarity with alternate project delivery methods and substantive construction law.
• Experience with depositions, both as to percipient and expert witnesses, and managing law and motion practice.
• Proficiency in drafting and managing discovery plans, legal documents, and correspondence related to construction litigation.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the state bar where the firm operates (California, in this case).

Skills:

• Expertise in construction law and litigation, including arbitration and trial preparation.
• Strong writing skills for drafting motions, depositions, and correspondence.
• Ability to handle and manage discovery processes effectively.
• Professionalism in client interactions and strategic planning in construction litigation.
• Capability to take ownership of legal matters and develop actionable strategies with supervision.

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.