Construction Attorney

Orion Placement
Rocky Hill, CT

Pay: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year



Why This Is a Great Opportunit

  • yJoin a modern, growth-oriented litigation firm with a strong national platform and a collaborative attorney cultur
  • eHandle sophisticated construction law matters involving contracts, lien claims, bond claims, delays, defects, procurement issues, and complex dispute
  • sWork directly with clients, contractors, and industry professionals while managing meaningful matters from inception through resolutio
  • nBuild your construction practice with the support of experienced attorneys, advanced technology, and a team-based legal services mode
  • lEnjoy flexible work options depending on location, client needs, and team structur
  • eWork from either our New York City or White Plains office, with access to strong construction, insurance, litigation, and business client wor
  • kBe part of a firm that values innovation, professional growth, efficiency, diversity, and practical client-focused result


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Locati

onThis role may be based in Rocky Hill, CT. Many of our attorneys work remotely or on a hybrid basis depending on client needs, practice group requirements, and locatio


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oteMust be admitted to practice in Connecticut and have 3+ years of construction law experience, including construction contracts, mechanic’s liens, bond claims, and construction-related disputes. Admission in New York, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania is preferr


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Abou

t UsWe are a forward-thinking litigation firm serving major companies, insurers, and sophisticated business clients across a broad range of practice areas. Confidential Employer. Our team is built around collaboration, innovation, technology, professional development, and delivering high-value legal services in a way that challenges the traditional law firm mo


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Job Descri

  • ptionDraft, review, and negotiate construction-related contracts, agreements, and project docu
  • mentsHandle mechanic’s liens, payment bond claims, performance bond claims, and related construction rem
  • ediesManage disputes involving changed conditions, unforeseen site conditions, scope disputes, delays, acceleration, lost productivity, abandonment, wrongful termination, and liquidated da
  • magesAddress claims involving defective plans, specifications, design issues, and project performance pro
  • blemsAssist clients with bid protests, procurement-related disputes, and risk mitigation strategies when appli
  • cableManage construction matters independently from inception through resol
  • utionWork collaboratively with attorneys across multiple offices and practice g
  • roupsCommunicate directly with clients, contractors, consultants, and industry professi
  • onalsPrepare filings, track deadlines, and manage procedural requirements across active ma
  • ttersProvide practical, strategic legal guidance that helps clients resolve disputes effici
  • entlyMaintain accurate billable time and comply with client guidelines and matter require


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Qualific

  • ationsConnecticut bar admission re
  • quired3+ years of construction law expe
  • rienceExperience drafting and reviewing construction con
  • tractsExperience with mechanic’s liens, bond claims, and construction-related di
  • sputesStrong litigation, analytical, writing, and communication
  • skillsAbility to manage multiple matters independently while collaborating with a broade
  • r teamStrong client service mindset and ability to provide practical, business-focused legal gu
  • idanceConnecticut, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania bar admission pre


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Why You Will Love Worki

  • ng HereWe offer a supportive, collegial environment where attorneys are trusted to take ownership of meaningf
  • ul workOur firm invests in professional growth, mentorship, attorney development, and long-term career prog
  • ressionYou will work with a team that values creativity, initiative, technology, efficiency, and practical problem-
  • solvingWe believe great legal work comes from collaboration, open communication, and shared account
  • abilityOur attorneys have the opportunity to develop deep subject matter expertise and work with sophisticated
  • clientsWe offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with generous vested match, flexible work options, and paid t


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