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A bit about us:

We are working with a nationally recognized defense firm that focuses on legal solutions for the reinsurance and insurance industries, as well as self-insured clients facing litigation. They work in a variety of industries including business law, construction law, general litigation, transportation law, and more.

Job Title: Construction Attorney
Location: REMOTE in the following states: NY, CT, NJ, or PA (MUST be licensed in CT or NY)
Base Salary Range: $100k-$150k/year + bonus

Why join us?

  • Comprehensive health benefits package
  • Unlimited PTO
  • No billable hour requirement
  • Remote work/life balance!
  • Strong mentorship program with access to trial academies

Job Details

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience practicing construction law and handling a broad range of construction-related disputes and transactional matters.

Responsibilities:
  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating construction-related contracts and agreements.
  • Handling mechanic’s liens and bond claims, including performance bond and payment bond issues.
  • Managing claims involving changed conditions, unforeseen site conditions, and scope disputes.
  • Representing clients in disputes involving wrongful termination, abandonment, acceleration, delay, lost productivity, and liquidated damages.
  • Addressing claims related to defective plans, specifications, and design issues.
  • Assisting clients with bid protests and procurement-related disputes, when applicable.
  • Advising clients throughout all phases of construction projects to mitigate risk and resolve disputes efficiently.
  • Accurately recording and maintaining billable hours while ensuring all deadlines are met.

Qualifications:
  • Admission to practice in the State of New York or Connecticut is required (Admission to practice in New Jersey, and Pennsylvania is a plus).
  • At least 5 years of experience practicing construction law.
  • Demonstrated experience with construction contract drafting and review.
  • Proven experience handling mechanic’s liens, bond claims, and construction-related disputes.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex legal and technical issues.
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