Construction Litigation - Associate or Counsel - Los Angeles Job Listing at Seyfarth Shaw in Los Angeles, CA (Job ID 1152)

Description

Construction Litigation – Associate or Counsel – Los Angeles Downtown

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you'll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading. 

THE OPPORTUNITY: 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Construction Litigation Associate or Counsel with 4-7 years of complex construction litigation experience to join our Los Angeles – Downtown office. Learn more about our Construction Litigation department here: https://www.seyfarth.com/services/practices/litigation/construction-claims-and-disputes.html

 THE DAY-TO-DAY:

As part of the Construction Litigation Team, you'll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking cases in collaboration with senior attorneys. 

YOU HAVE: 

• 4-7 years of high-caliber experience with general commercial construction, complex construction projects, and infrastructure projects;
• The ideal candidate will have experience representing owners, contractors, design professional, and/or sureties in the drafting, negotiating, and administration of contracts as well as domestic litigation; experience with some of the following construction matters:  procurement-related issues, contract administration, risk management, dispute avoidance, claim documentation, equitable adjustments, impact and delay claims, default terminations, change order and extra work disputes, requests for equitable adjustments, payment and performance bond claims, mechanics' liens, prompt payment and conditional payment disputes, construction and design defects, and bid protests.
• Experience taking and defending depositions and working with expert witnesses;
• Stellar writing ability and excellent academic credentials, as writing ability is critical for this position (we ask that you submit two writing samples with your application);
• Strong analytical and verbal communication and negotiation skills;
• Candidate must be admitted to the California State Bar.

WHAT WE PROVIDE: 

We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels. For associates, we provide comprehensive training through our mentoring programs, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners. 

We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign, the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, and Seramount (formerly Working Mother magazine). We are Mansfield 5.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups. 

MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH: 

With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers  

**NOTE TO AGENCIES AND APPLICANTS: 

At this time, Seyfarth Shaw LLP will not be accepting applications submitted through search firms for this position. All qualified candidates must submit their own applications to be considered for this position. 

Los Angeles: 

Seyfarth will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

PAY TRANSPARENCY 

The salary range for this role is $275,000 to $320,000. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Los Angeles. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.  

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).     

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This position is based in Los Angeles, CA 90067 

This position is based in Los Angeles, CA 90017