Job Description
About the job Construction Attorney
Pay: $150,000.00 - $220,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity - Join a highly respected construction-focused legal team handling sophisticated matters for major industry clients.
- Work on meaningful construction disputes, contract matters, litigation, arbitration, and project counseling.
- Gain exposure to complex commercial projects and develop valuable, specialized construction law expertise.
- Collaborate with experienced attorneys while having the opportunity to take meaningful ownership of your matters.
- Enjoy a hybrid schedule with one remote day each week.
- Build a long-term career with a team that values client service, practical legal strategy, and professional growth.
Location: Toms River, NJ - Hybrid, with 1 day remote per week and the remaining days working collaboratively in the office.
Note : Must have an active New Jersey bar license and at least 2 years of directly relevant construction law experience.
Preferred, a book of business. About Us We are a full-service law firm with a strong focus on construction law and a broad commercial legal practice. Our team represents owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, and other businesses on sophisticated disputes, transactions, contracts, and project-related legal matters. We are committed to practical advice, exceptional client service, and developing attorneys who want to build meaningful, long-term careers. Confidential Employer.
Job Description - Represent clients in construction disputes, contract matters, and related commercial litigation.
- Analyze and advise on construction contracts, project issues, claims, and risk.
- Handle matters involving construction litigation, arbitration, mediation, and dispute resolution.
- Draft and review contracts, pleadings, motions, correspondence, and other legal documents.
- Conduct legal research and develop effective strategies for complex construction matters.
- Communicate directly with clients and provide practical, business-focused legal guidance.
- Collaborate with attorneys and other professionals to manage matters efficiently and deliver high-quality results.
- Develop deeper expertise across construction law while taking increasing ownership of client matters.
Qualifications - Active New Jersey bar license in good standing.
- 2+ years of construction law experience.
- A book of business is preferred.
- Experience with construction disputes, contracts, litigation, or related project counseling.
- Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple matters and work effectively in a collaborative environment.
- Strong judgment, attention to detail, and commitment to client service.
Why You Will Love Working Here You will join a collaborative legal team where your work has real client impact and where specialized construction law experience can translate into long-term career growth. We value practical thinking, strong relationships, professional development, and attorneys who want to become trusted advisors to their clients. The hybrid schedule also provides flexibility while maintaining the benefits of close collaboration with your team.
JPC-1862 Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Job Tags
For contractors, For subcontractor, Work at office, Remote work, 1 day per week