Construction Litigation Attorney

Construction Litigation Attorney Opportunities (Construction Litigation / Commercial Litigation / Development Disputes)

Location: Madison, NJ
Compensation: $154,000 – $185,000 + bonus
Work Model: Hybrid (3 days in office)
Bar Admission: Active New Jersey Bar admission required or ability to waive in within 3–6 months

IMPORTANT: WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR

This is a law firm litigation associate role focused specifically on construction litigation and sophisticated commercial disputes.

Candidates must:

• Be a licensed attorney (JD required)

• Have direct construction litigation experience at a law firm

• Have strong motion practice, legal writing, and case management skills

• Be comfortable independently handling litigation matters and client interaction

This role is not suitable for:

• General litigators without construction litigation exposure

• Transactional construction attorneys

• Candidates without substantive litigation experience

• Candidates with frequent job-hopping patterns

About the Opportunity

We are working with a well-established New Jersey law firm seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate with a concentration in construction litigation to join a collaborative litigation practice recognized as a “Powerhouse Law Firm” in New Jersey. This team handles sophisticated construction and commercial disputes within a highly respected litigation platform offering strong mentorship, hybrid flexibility, and meaningful case ownership.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Handle construction litigation matters from inception through resolution

• Draft motions, briefs, pleadings, and legal memoranda

• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategy for construction disputes

• Manage discovery, depositions, and case workflow

• Work closely with partners and clients on sophisticated commercial litigation matters

• Participate in hearings, mediations, and trial preparation

• Collaborate within a large commercial litigation group on complex disputes

What We’re Looking For

• 4–8 years of post-JD litigation experience

• Direct concentration in construction litigation

• Strong legal writing and analytical skills

• Stable tenure history

• Ability to work in a collaborative hybrid environment

• Strong academic credentials

Why This Role Stands Out

• Established litigation platform with strong regional reputation

• Hybrid flexibility with collaborative culture

• Sophisticated construction litigation matters

• Fast interview process

• Strong mentorship and partner access

• Bonus opportunities tied to productivity and origination

Core Keywords

Construction Litigation Attorney; Construction Litigation Associate; Commercial Litigation Attorney; Construction Defect Litigation; Development Disputes; Contractor Litigation; Commercial Litigation Associate; Litigation Attorney; Construction Disputes; Trial Litigation; Motion Practice; Law Firm Litigator

Salary

• $154,000 - $185,000