Construction Litigation Attorney

8-15 yrs required

Full-time

No

Law Firm Seeking Construction Litigation Attorney in Southeast Michigan

- Job Title: Construction Litigation Attorney
- Office Location: Multiple Offices (Ann Arbor, Birmingham, Novi)
- Practice Area: Litigation
- Date Posted: Mar 27, 2024
- Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2030

Law firm Varnum LLP is looking to hire an experienced Construction Litigation Attorney to join their Litigation Practice Team in one of their southeast Michigan offices. The ideal candidate will have 8 to 15 years of significant experience in construction law, with a strong working knowledge of construction contracts and all types of construction claims. This is a great opportunity for an attorney looking to join a reputable law firm and further their career in construction litigation.

Key Responsibilities:
- Draft and negotiate standard form contracts (., AIA, Consensus Docs, etc.) as well as custom contracts
- Handle issues related to payment terms, limitations of liability, warranties, termination, and ADR
- Manage all types of construction claims, including delays, inefficiencies, defects, warranties, design, liens, and bonds
- Lead trials, arbitrations, and administrative proceedings
- Argue motions, take and defend depositions (including experts), and conduct thorough research and writing
- Demonstrate business development skills, with a meaningful portable book of business and potential for additional growth
- Manage files, supervise client contact, and lead commercial cases
- Juggle multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining a high level of responsiveness
- Provide exceptional attention to detail and outstanding client service
- Must be admitted to the Michigan bar

Qualifications:
- 8 to 15 years of experience in construction law
- Strong working knowledge of construction contracts and all types of construction claims
- Experience with drafting and negotiating standard form contracts as well as custom contracts
- Previous experience in handling construction claims, trials, arbitrations, and administrative proceedings
- Business development skills and a meaningful portable book of business
- Ability to manage files, supervise client contact, and lead commercial cases
- Excellent time management skills and ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines
- Detail-oriented with exceptional research and writing abilities
- Must be admitted to the Michigan bar

Varnum LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with employer contribution, and paid time off. The firm also values work-life balance and offers a supportive and collaborative work environment.

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, and list of representative engagements through the secure applicant portal on the law firm's website. Don't miss this opportunity to join a highly respected law firm and advance your career in construction litigation. Apply now!

Comprehensive Benefits Package (health, dental, vision, retirement, etc.)

Construction Contracts, Construction Claims, Drafting, Negotiation, Payment Terms, Limitations of Liability, Warranties, Termination, ADR, Trials, Arbitrations, Administrative Proceedings, Lead Responsibilities, Business Development, Portable Book of Business, File Management, Client Contact, Commercial Cases, Project Management, Deadline Management, Responsiveness, Attention to Detail, Client Service, Research, Writing

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Submit cover letter, resume, and list of representative engagements through secure applicant portal

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor (J.D.)

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