Construction Litigation Associate

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Construction Litigation Associate – Portland:

- Schwabe, a premier Northwest regional law firm, is seeking a construction litigation associate in Portland, OR.
- The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in transactional and/or litigation construction law, including drafting pleadings, participating in discovery, and motion practice.
- Candidates must also have knowledge of lien laws, bid protests, delay and impact claims, and governmental contracts.
- Excellent academic credentials, research, analysis, writing, and communication skills are required.
- This position also requires a strong commitment to client service and the ability to work independently and in a team-oriented setting.
- Candidates must be interested in business development in the real estate/construction industry.
- Oregon State Bar admission or eligibility for reciprocity is required.
- The pay range for this position is $165,000 - $185,000, with the potential for discretionary merit bonuses at the end of each calendar year.
- In-person work in the office is required on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with flexibility for remote work on Mondays and Fridays.
- Schwabe is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages individuals from historically underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

Experience and Qualifications:

- 3+ years of experience in transactional and/or litigation construction law
- Substantive knowledge of lien laws, bid protests, delay and impact claims, and governmental contracts
- Excellent academic credentials and professional references
- Strong research, analysis, writing, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented setting
- Strong client service ethics
- Interest in business development in the real estate/construction industry
- Oregon State Bar admission or eligibility for reciprocity

Compensation and Benefits:

- Pay range of $165,000 - $185,000, depending on experience
- Discretionary merit bonuses at the end of each calendar year
- Comprehensive benefits package
- In-person work required on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with flexibility for remote work on Mondays and Fridays

Diversity and Inclusion at Schwabe:

- Schwabe is committed to cultivating and celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion within the firm.
- Schwabe is proud to be Mansfield Rule Plus Certified, recognizing our efforts to diversify leadership within the firm.
- Individuals from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

About Schwabe:

- Premier Northwest regional law firm serving businesses in seven key industries
- Offices in four states, with locations in Portland, Bend, Salem, Seattle, Vancouver, Anchorage, and Mountain View
- Culture based on collaboration, innovation, and a drive to help clients succeed

About the Position:

- Location: Portland, OR
- Job Type: Full-time
- Department: Construction Litigation
- Experience: 3+ years
- Education: Juris Doctor
- Bar Admission: Oregon State Bar or eligibility for reciprocity

To Apply:

- Submit PDFs of cover letter, resume, law school transcripts, and a writing sample to Michelle Baird-Johnson, Senior Director of Talent Acquisition & Integration.
- Inquiries will be kept confidential.

Join the Schwabe team and be a part of a culture that values diversity, collaboration, and innovation. Apply now for the Construction Litigation Associate position in Portland.

Not applicable

Discretionary Merit Bonus, Firm-paid expenses, Health Insurance, Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, Professional Development Opportunities

Not specified

Drafting, Pleadings, Discovery, Motion Practice, Arbitration, Trial, Contract Review, Negotiation, Lien Laws, Bid Protests, Delay Claims, Impact Claims, Governmental Contracts, Legal Research, Legal Analysis, Writing, Communication, Client Service, Business Development

Juris Doctor Degree

Interested candidates should submit PDFs of their cover letter, resume, law school transcripts, and a writing sample directed to Michelle Baird-Johnson, Senior Director of Talent Acquisition & Integration.

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor Degree, Admission to Oregon State Bar or eligibility for reciprocity

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