Construction Litigation - Associate Attorney - Midlevel
About the position
One of Fortune’s Best Places to Work, Perkins Coie, LLP, a leading international law firm, is seeking a Construction Litigation Associate Attorney in our San Franscisco, Palo Alto, or Los Angeles offices to support its nationally recognized construction law practice. The group’s core practice areas are counseling, dispute resolution, and contract drafting and negotiation. To be considered, candidates must have 3-5 years of construction law or equivalent experience. Successful candidates will have experience litigating all types of construction disputes, including delay and disruption claims, payment disputes such as mechanic’s lien, bond, and stop notice claims, and breach of contract claims. Experience in preparing and negotiating construction contracts, change orders, and other construction-related agreements is beneficial, as the position will also include transactional work. Excellent academic credentials, strong references, and superb written and oral communication skills are required. Prior AmLaw 100 and judicial clerkship experience preferred; CA Bar membership is required. To apply, please attach your cover letter, resume, writing sample, and law school transcript. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid Holidays, and family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found here. California compensation range: $260,000 to $365,000 annually. Compensation depends on qualifications and experience. #LI-Hybrid Perkins Coie understands your career is about choices, not trade-offs. We're dedicated to providing an atmosphere that encourages you to pursue your definition of success. Click HERE to learn more. Please click HERE to explore our positions and submit a candidate. Perkins Coie is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities and termination. The Firm ranked 89th this year! Learn more HERE. Read the full 2023 report HERE Learn more HERE Learn More HERE
Requirements
• 3-5 years of construction law or equivalent experience
• Experience litigating all types of construction disputes, including delay and disruption claims, payment disputes such as mechanic’s lien, bond, and stop notice claims, and breach of contract claims
• Excellent academic credentials, strong references, and superb written and oral communication skills are required
• CA Bar membership is required
Nice-to-haves
• Experience in preparing and negotiating construction contracts, change orders, and other construction-related agreements is beneficial, as the position will also include transactional work
• Prior AmLaw 100 and judicial clerkship experience preferred
Benefits
• annual discretionary bonus
• 401(k) plan
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• personal medical and parental leave
• up to ten paid Holidays
• family care benefits
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One of Fortune’s Best Places to Work, Perkins Coie, LLP, a leading international law firm, is seeking a Construction Litigation Associate Attorney in our San Franscisco, Palo Alto, or Los Angeles offices to support its nationally recognized construction law practice. The group’s core practice areas are counseling, dispute resolution, and contract drafting and negotiation. To be considered, candidates must have 3-5 years of construction law or equivalent experience. Successful candidates will have experience litigating all types of construction disputes, including delay and disruption claims, payment disputes such as mechanic’s lien, bond, and stop notice claims, and breach of contract claims. Experience in preparing and negotiating construction contracts, change orders, and other construction-related agreements is beneficial, as the position will also include transactional work. Excellent academic credentials, strong references, and superb written and oral communication skills are required. Prior AmLaw 100 and judicial clerkship experience preferred; CA Bar membership is required. To apply, please attach your cover letter, resume, writing sample, and law school transcript. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid Holidays, and family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found here. California compensation range: $260,000 to $365,000 annually. Compensation depends on qualifications and experience. #LI-Hybrid Perkins Coie understands your career is about choices, not trade-offs. We're dedicated to providing an atmosphere that encourages you to pursue your definition of success. Click HERE to learn more. Please click HERE to explore our positions and submit a candidate. Perkins Coie is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities and termination. The Firm ranked 89th this year! Learn more HERE. Read the full 2023 report HERE Learn more HERE Learn More HERE
Requirements
• 3-5 years of construction law or equivalent experience
• Experience litigating all types of construction disputes, including delay and disruption claims, payment disputes such as mechanic’s lien, bond, and stop notice claims, and breach of contract claims
• Excellent academic credentials, strong references, and superb written and oral communication skills are required
• CA Bar membership is required
Nice-to-haves
• Experience in preparing and negotiating construction contracts, change orders, and other construction-related agreements is beneficial, as the position will also include transactional work
• Prior AmLaw 100 and judicial clerkship experience preferred
Benefits
• annual discretionary bonus
• 401(k) plan
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• personal medical and parental leave
• up to ten paid Holidays
• family care benefits
Apply tot his job
Apply To this Job