Surety & Construction Litigation Associate

Project Recruit has partnered with a top-rated regional, multidisciplinary law firm known for its exceptional culture, collaborative environment, and supportive leadership. The firm provides a permanent hybrid schedule (three days in-office, two days remote), meaningful mentorship, and an emphasis on long-term professional growth. Community involvement is a cornerstone of the firm, with pro bono service and corporate social responsibility integral to its mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Represent sureties, owners, contractors, subcontractors, and other construction‑industry clients in litigation, arbitration, and other dispute‑resolution forums.
• Assist in all phases of litigation, including drafting pleadings, motions, discovery demands and responses, deposition preparation, and court appearances.
• Assist in all phases of transactional and pre-litigation practice involving construction disputes, payment and performance bond claims, recovery efforts against indemnitors and drafting various construction and surety agreements related to resolving and analyzing claims prior to litigation.
• Analyze and litigate payment bond and performance bond claims, indemnity actions, delay claims, defect claims, and construction contract disputes.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, briefs, and risk‑assessment summaries for clients and partners.
• Communicate effectively with clients, claims professionals, and internal team members to provide strategic legal guidance.
• Manage deadlines, case workflow, and court‑mandated schedules.
• Support partners on larger construction and surety matters while developing the ability to manage smaller matters independently.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 1 year of litigation experience; construction or surety‑related experience is a plus but not required.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience handling discovery, motion practice, or court appearances preferred.
• Experience reviewing and drafting agreements is a plus.
• Admission to practice in New York; New Jersey admission is a plus.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Desire to grow a practice in construction and surety law and work collaboratively with a strong team.