Construction Litigation - Associate Attorney - Midlevel

Job Description:

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.