What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Attorney position at Orion Placement?
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
n.
N
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
ed.
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
del.
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
ments
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
ferred
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
ime off
JPC-1160Job Type: F
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- enefits:
Dental - insurancePaid
- time offRetire
- ment planVision
Salary : $100,000 - $150,000