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Construction Litigation Associate
Location:
New York, NY (Onsite) Position Type:
Full-Time (Permanent) Work Policy:
Onsite Start Timeline:
ASAP Compensation Base Salary: $250,000 - $285,000 (commensurate with experience)
About A leading New York City law firm dedicated exclusively to real estate, with nearly 50 years of experience shaping the city’s skyline. The firm offers comprehensive legal services across transactional and litigation matters, serving a broad client base including owners, developers, educational institutions, not-for-profits, lenders, and equity investors. Why join Work at the forefront of New York City real estate law
Handle complex construction litigation matters with direct courtroom and arbitration exposure
Join a respected team known for shaping major real estate trends and outcomes in New York
Gain experience across diverse litigation and transactional work within the real estate sector
Responsibilities Contractual Advisory Interpret construction contract terms
Advise on scope of contractual responsibilities
New York Construction Law File and discharge mechanics liens under NY Mechanics Lien Law
Advise on New York Trust Fund statutes
Dispute Resolution Represent clients in:
New York State and Federal Courts
AAA arbitration
Mediations
Substantive Litigation Work Participate in trial and arbitration proceedings
Draft and file pleadings (complaints, answers, etc.)
Handle discovery (interrogatories, document production, e-discovery review)
Draft, brief, and argue motions to dismiss and for summary judgment
Conduct legal research and draft legal memoranda
Take and defend depositions
Prepare fact and expert witnesses for hearings or trial
Draft mediation statements
Prepare trial and arbitration materials (exhibit lists, witness prep)
Construction Contracts Draft and negotiate:
General contracts
Construction management agreements
Subcontractor agreements
Professional services and consulting agreements
AIA and DBIA form contracts
Must-have qualifications 5-7 years of complex litigation experience focused on construction
Expertise in NY mechanics lien and trust fund statutes
Direct trial or arbitration experience
Strong legal writing and research capabilities
Experience in contract drafting and negotiation for construction agreements
Admitted to practice in New York
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New York, NY (Onsite) Position Type:
Full-Time (Permanent) Work Policy:
Onsite Start Timeline:
ASAP Compensation Base Salary: $250,000 - $285,000 (commensurate with experience)
About A leading New York City law firm dedicated exclusively to real estate, with nearly 50 years of experience shaping the city’s skyline. The firm offers comprehensive legal services across transactional and litigation matters, serving a broad client base including owners, developers, educational institutions, not-for-profits, lenders, and equity investors. Why join Work at the forefront of New York City real estate law
Handle complex construction litigation matters with direct courtroom and arbitration exposure
Join a respected team known for shaping major real estate trends and outcomes in New York
Gain experience across diverse litigation and transactional work within the real estate sector
Responsibilities Contractual Advisory Interpret construction contract terms
Advise on scope of contractual responsibilities
New York Construction Law File and discharge mechanics liens under NY Mechanics Lien Law
Advise on New York Trust Fund statutes
Dispute Resolution Represent clients in:
New York State and Federal Courts
AAA arbitration
Mediations
Substantive Litigation Work Participate in trial and arbitration proceedings
Draft and file pleadings (complaints, answers, etc.)
Handle discovery (interrogatories, document production, e-discovery review)
Draft, brief, and argue motions to dismiss and for summary judgment
Conduct legal research and draft legal memoranda
Take and defend depositions
Prepare fact and expert witnesses for hearings or trial
Draft mediation statements
Prepare trial and arbitration materials (exhibit lists, witness prep)
Construction Contracts Draft and negotiate:
General contracts
Construction management agreements
Subcontractor agreements
Professional services and consulting agreements
AIA and DBIA form contracts
Must-have qualifications 5-7 years of complex litigation experience focused on construction
Expertise in NY mechanics lien and trust fund statutes
Direct trial or arbitration experience
Strong legal writing and research capabilities
Experience in contract drafting and negotiation for construction agreements
Admitted to practice in New York
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