Construction Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm seeks a motivated and skilled Construction Litigation Associate Attorney to join their Chicago office. This position is ideal for candidates with a strong background in business litigation, particularly those with exposure to construction law. The firm is looking for someone who is technically proficient, with experience handling large-scale document management and electronic discovery. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support complex construction-related legal matters while benefiting from a dynamic, growing work environment.

Location: Chicago, IL

Duties:

• Provide legal support in commercial construction litigation, including claims related to delays, impacts, and mechanics liens.
• Handle construction surety bond claims and manage insurance coverage issues pertaining to construction disputes.
• Draft and negotiate construction agreements, design contracts, and manage construction defect claims.
• Represent design professionals in legal matters, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
• Engage in all aspects of discovery, with a focus on managing large sets of data and electronic documents.
• Take depositions and participate in pretrial procedures, offering legal advice and strategic direction.
• Prepare and draft legal documents, including motions, pleadings, and briefs.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients on case strategy and resolution.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of business litigation experience, with some exposure to construction law.
• Strong technical or engineering background is highly preferred.
• Proficient in handling electronic discovery and managing large volumes of case data.
• Experience with commercial construction litigation, including but not limited to delay claims, lien claims, and defect claims.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be licensed to practice law in Illinois.
• Strong academic credentials and attention to detail.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active Illinois State Bar membership.

Skills:

• Legal research and writing expertise.
• Experience in construction-related legal matters and contracts.
• Strong document management and e-discovery skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Deposition and trial preparation experience is a plus.
• Technical knowledge in construction or design is highly beneficial.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with bonus opportunities.
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Full health and benefits package.
• Supportive, dynamic, and growing work environment that encourages professional development.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an attorney with a passion for construction law and a desire to work on complex and impactful legal matters. If you’re looking to take the next step in your legal career with a firm that values both professional growth and work-life balance, we encourage you to apply.

For eight decades, this full-service business law firm has been representing financial institutions, corporations, and business entities regionally, nationally, and internationally. Valuing each client relationship, the firm understands that client's success is the firm's success. The firm uses cutting-edge technology to deliver the best service and results in a timely manner for clients. The lawyers are accessible, resourceful, skillful, and adapt easily to change. They are also active members of the communities in which they live and work and sit on the boards of prominent organizations, and teach and lecture frequently. The firm's diversity of attorneys and staff provides clients with a greater array of creative talent and alternative thinking, benefiting all. The firm provides a platform for all to pursue success and to take pride in providing the highest quality of legal services for clients. The firm hires talented professionals who share a collaborative spirit and innovative approach to practicing law. The firm is consistently ranked among the leading law firms by Chambers and Partners, Best Lawyers, The Daily Journal, and the Los Angeles Business Journal. It is also ranked among the leading firms nationally by American Legal Media and the National Law Journal.