Associate Attorney; Construction Law & Litigation

Associate Attorney (Construction Law & Litigation)

$150000 - $200000 per year | New York, NY | On-site | Permanent

We are an established Midtown Manhattan law firm with a growing construction law practice, representing clients across complex construction disputes, commercial litigation, and transactional matters. Our attorneys work collaboratively while taking meaningful ownership of sophisticated cases and client relationships.

Join a growing, high-performing construction law practice where you’ll have the opportunity to independently manage meaningful matters and expand your expertise across both litigation and transactional work. We offer competitive compensation, year-end bonus potential, exposure to complex construction matters, and long-term professional growth, with the potential for remote Fridays after approximately six months once performance expectations are met.

• Associate Attorney – Construction Law & Litigation
• Location:
  
  New York, NY 10016 – Midtown Manhattan
• Compensation: $150,000–$200,000
• Work Arrangement:
  Onsite, 5 days per week
• Hybrid Eligibility:
  After approximately 6 months, or once performance expectations have been demonstrated, employees may be eligible to work remotely on Fridays.
• Annual Billable Requirement: 1,800 hours
• Experience:
  
  5+ years
• Interview process - 1 and done
• Bar Admission:
  New York required;
  New Jersey admission is a plus

A well-established Midtown Manhattan construction law firm with an expanding practice is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join its growing team. This position is ideal for a mid-level attorney with 5+ years of litigation experience and a strong interest or background in construction law.

Associates are expected to meet an annual requirement of 1,800 billable hours.

Meeting billable-hour expectations is a factor in determining year-end bonus eligibility, along with the employee remaining in good standing, overall performance, and other factors determined by the firm.

This position is initially 100% onsite, Monday through Friday, in Midtown Manhattan. After approximately six months, or once the Associate has demonstrated that performance expectations are being consistently met, there may be an opportunity to work remotely on Fridays.

• Directly handle and maintain primary responsibility for multiple litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Manage all phases of litigation, including case analysis, pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, hearings, court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Handle matters involving construction law, 881 proceedings, construction disputes, and related litigation.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on construction-related agreements, transactional contracts, leases, and other legal documents.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and prepare high-quality written work product, including motions, briefs, memoranda, pleadings, and correspondence.
• Provide legal counsel and strategic guidance to clients within the construction industry.
• Develop case strategies and independently manage deadlines, discovery obligations, and client expectations.
• Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, and other dispute-resolution proceedings.
• Collaborate with partners, associates, and legal support staff on complex litigation and transactional matters.
• Maintain strong client relationships through responsive communication and practical legal guidance.
• Stay current on developments in New York construction law, litigation, and related regulatory matters.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior attorneys and legal support staff as appropriate.
• Consistently meet the firm's…