Construction Litigation Attorney

Construction Litigation Attorney Opportunities (Construction Litigation / Commercial Litigation / Development Disputes)Location: Madison, NJCompensation: $154,000 – $185,000 + bonusWork Model: Hybrid (3 days in office)Bar Admission: Active New Jersey Bar admission required or ability to waive in within 3–6 monthsIMPORTANT: WHO THIS ROLE IS FORThis is a law firm litigation associate role focused specifically on construction litigation and sophisticated commercial disputes.Candidates MustBe 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 ForGeneral litigators without construction litigation exposure Transactional construction attorneys Candidates without substantive litigation experience Candidates with frequent job-hopping patterns About The OpportunityWe 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 DoingHandle 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 For4–8 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 OutEstablished 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 KeywordsConstruction 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 LitigatorSkills: litigation,construction disputes,legal writing,construction,commercial litigation,motion