Construction Litigation (Mid-Level) Associate - Washington, DC Job Listing at Seyfarth Shaw in Washington, DC (Job ID 1140)

Description

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:

The Washington, DC office of Seyfarth Shaw seeks a construction litigation associate with 3-6 years of experience 

Learn more about our Litigation department here:   https://www.seyfarth.com/services/practices/litigation/commercial-litigation.html.

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

As an Associate in the Litigation Department, you'll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking cases in collaboration with senior attorneys.

YOU HAVE:

• 3-6 years' high-caliber experience with both public and private commercial construction projects.  Experience with infrastructure projects and highly complex construction projects is preferred. 

• Experience representing owners, contractors, design professionals and/or sureties in litigation or arbitration matters.

• Experience representing owners, contractors, design professionals and/or sureties in the drafting, negotiating and administration of contracts.

• Experience with 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 or exposure to condemnation proceedings is a plus.

• Excellent academic credentials, analytical skills and verbal and written communication skills required.

• Candidate must be admitted to or have the ability to waive into the D.C. 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.