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CH& Senior Construction Litigation Attorney

Senior Construction Litigation Attorney

Cairncross & Hempelmann (“CH&”) is a full-service law firm in Seattle that advises our diverse client base in several practice areas, including business, land use, real estate, and litigation and bankruptcy and creditors’ rights. Our hallmark culture hinges upon respect, collegiality, and genuine care which extends to all CH& employees, as well as to our clients and their teams.

Position Summary: We are seeking a Senior Construction Litigation Attorney to join our dynamic Litigation Group.  The ideal candidate will have experience with procurement-related issues, contract administration, risk management, dispute avoidance, claim documentation, equitable adjustments, impact and delay claims, default terminations, change order and extra work disputes, requests for equitable adjustments, payment and performance bond claims, mechanics’ liens, prompt payment and conditional payment disputes, construction and design defects, and bid protests.  They should also meet the following basic requirements:

  • Undergraduate and JD degrees from accredited academic institutions
  • Current WSBA membership
  • At least five years of experience in litigation with an emphasis on construction-related matters
  • Excellent time and project management skills
  • Self-motivated and able to move matters forward strategically and thoughtfully
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong legal research and writing skills

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

  • Ability to work with multiple partners and effectively manage responsibilities for different cases.
  • Prepare discovery and respond to requests (admissions, disclosures, interrogatories, depositions, orders, etc.).
  • Attend and manage hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and court proceedings.
  • Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.
  • Effectively communicate with clients and the managing attorney(s) to understand the client’s concerns and provide sound legal advice.
  • Analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and research case law, statutes, regulations, and documents impacting the firm’s clients.
  • Utilize strong written and critical thinking skills that lead to comprehensive and persuasive writing.
  • Communicate clearly and logically (both orally and in writing) with clients, courts, and counsel.
  • Organize and manage documents from multiple sources during multidistrict and other complex litigation.
  • Ability to handle complex problems utilizing initiative, creativity, and sound professional judgment.  Ability to maintain attention to detail and produce high-quality work..

Our firm is committed to racial equality and social justice and upholds the CH& Racial Equality & Social Justice Plan that invites all attorneys and staff to engage, take action, and continue to broaden diversity and awareness in our communities.  The CH& Diversity Team was started in 2004 and drives the firm’s initiatives and action. For more information, go to Diversity | Cairncross & Hempelmann.

Compensation range: $175,000 – $250,000 annually, depending upon years of practice and amount of portable business.  Benefits include but not limited to: Medical and Vision insurance, Voluntary Dental insurance, Health Reimbursement Account Plan, Cafeteria Plan, Life / AD&D insurance, Long-term Disability insurance, Whole life with Long-term care rider, Retirement Plan 401(k), Vacation, Sick/Safe Leave, and Orca Pass/parking subsidy.

To apply, email resume, writing sample, and law school transcripts to careers@cairncross.com.

No phone calls, please.