Senior Associate Attorney, Construction - Cherry Hill, United States - Juno Search Partners

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    Our client, a multi-service, regional law firm in Burlington County, NJ, is seeking a Senior Associate to join their Construction and Procurement Group.


    This position will be responsible for reviewing, preparing, and negotiating bids and contracts in addition to litigation involving design, delay, and breach of contract issues.

    Work includes participation and preparation for mediation, trial, and appeals.

    The ideal candidate has extensive experience in all aspects of construction law, including litigation and counseling clients on matters pertaining to procurement and contract preparation.


    Duties include, but not limited to:

    • Research and interpret facts and law dealing with problems and situations involving tort litigation, including defense of complex injury actions, and commercial litigation, including lender liability, business disputes, contract claims, trade secrets and other complex commercial transactions.
    • Represent client in legal proceedings that may involve court appearances, administrative hearings, depositions and meetings.
    • Research and prepare memoranda on a variety of legal issues.
    • Perform analysis and make or suggest opinions that impact client.
    • Draft and answer written discovery.
    • Draft correspondence in response to questions and/or requests for information from clients, attorneys, judges, officials and/or agencies.
    • Prepare and enter daily time entries.

    Qualifications:

    • Law degree from an accredited law school with admission to the New Jersey Bar. Pennsylvania Bar admission is a plus, but not required.
    • Minimum of 7-10 years of relevant construction law experience.
    • A book of business is a plus, but not a requirement.
    • Experience with American Institute of Architects (AIA) Contracts.
    • Strong legal analytical and pragmatic problem-solving skills.
    • Excellent research, writing and communication skills.
    • Comfortable meeting with clients and public speaking.
    • Self-motivated and entrepreneurial.
    • Work to generate new clients through individual and firm-wide networking and marketing efforts.
    • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written form with strong attention to detail.
    • Ability to work independently, efficiently and to establish work priorities.
    • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally with court officials, judges, attorneys and the general public, and to maintain effective working relationships.
    • Commitment to maintaining a high-level of proficiency in the most current and advanced legal techniques.
    • Ability to work within established systems and processes involving extensive collaboration with other attorneys, paralegals and office staff.


    Juno is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

    The Company is committed to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

    It's expected that all employees are aware of this policy and that they create an environment that's sensitive and respectful to all individuals.