Construction Litigation Of Counsel | Hybrid (Newark, NJ) | $275K
Location/Schedule: Newark, NJ (Hybrid)
Base Salary: $275k
Practice: Construction Litigation – Sophisticated construction defect, delay claims, mechanic’s liens, Labor Law, and complex commercial construction disputes for contractors, developers, owners, and insurers.
What stands out about this opportunity:
- Well-Ranked Regional Powerhouse — Consistently recognized on Best Law Firms® lists nationally and regionally, with a particularly strong reputation in New Jersey litigation.
- Benchmark Litigation Excellence — Highly regarded litigation department, repeatedly ranked strongly by Benchmark Litigation in New Jersey — delivering high-caliber, sophisticated work.
- Lean Staffing & Real Responsibility — Intelligent and lean staffing model means Of Counsel attorneys receive significant responsibility and autonomy on major cases from day one.
- Attractive Billable Target & Bonus — 1,900-hour target (recently reduced) with bonus starting at $10,000 and scaling significantly higher (up to $80,000+) based on performance.
- High-Quality Busy Docket — Steady flow of substantial construction litigation matters, including international client work originating from China — offering sophisticated, engaging cases in a collaborative and cohesive team environment.
Core Requirements (Flexibility for Exceptional Candidates):
- JD from an accredited law school and active New Jersey bar admission (New York admission a plus).
- 8+ years of construction litigation or related complex commercial litigation experience.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and client management skills.
Responsibilities
- Manage construction litigation matters from inception through discovery, motion practice, and trial
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and dispositive briefs
- Conduct depositions of key witnesses, experts, and corporate representatives
- Analyze contracts, delay claims, defect allegations, and insurance coverage issues
- Prepare for and participate in mediations, arbitrations, and court proceedings
No one fits every box perfectly - if you have strong construction litigation experience and are looking for a high-level Of Counsel role with meaningful responsibility and excellent compensation, let's talk confidentially! This is one of several similar roles I'm handling. If this sparks your interest, drop me a line for a quick, private conversation.
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