Litigation Attorney - Construction Focus (8+ Yrs Exp)
Jobot, Hartford, CT, United States
Overview
Senior Litigation Attorney – Construction & Civil Defense
Job Details
Multiple East Coast Locations | Full-Time
Salary: $175,000 - $215,000 per year
Responsibilities
Manage construction defect and related civil defense matters from assignment through resolution
Conduct depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation
Draft and argue substantive motions, including dispositive motions
Evaluate contracts, project documentation, and expert reports in construction disputes
Develop case strategy in coordination with clients and firm leadership
Handle insurance carrier reporting and maintain organized file management
Accurately record and manage billable time
Depending on office needs, attorneys may also handle matters involving:
General liability
Personal injury defense
Product liability
Professional liability
Qualifications
8+ years of civil litigation experience
Significant construction litigation or construction defect defense experience
Insurance defense background strongly preferred
Proven motion practice and deposition experience
Ability to independently manage cases from suit inception to resolution
Trial preparation experience preferred
Juris Doctor required
Must be licensed in the state where located; additional neighboring state admissions are a plus
Why Join Us
Established multi-office civil defense platform with steady growth
Active construction litigation docket with consistent case flow
Senior-level autonomy and direct client access
Hybrid work structure (location-dependent)
Broad litigation exposure beyond a single niche practice
Long-term stability with structured compensation progression
We are seeking experienced litigators who want meaningful responsibility, consistent case flow, and the opportunity to continue building their construction defense practice within a collaborative regional platform.
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Senior Litigation Attorney – Construction & Civil Defense
Job Details
Multiple East Coast Locations | Full-Time
Salary: $175,000 - $215,000 per year
Responsibilities
Manage construction defect and related civil defense matters from assignment through resolution
Conduct depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation
Draft and argue substantive motions, including dispositive motions
Evaluate contracts, project documentation, and expert reports in construction disputes
Develop case strategy in coordination with clients and firm leadership
Handle insurance carrier reporting and maintain organized file management
Accurately record and manage billable time
Depending on office needs, attorneys may also handle matters involving:
General liability
Personal injury defense
Product liability
Professional liability
Qualifications
8+ years of civil litigation experience
Significant construction litigation or construction defect defense experience
Insurance defense background strongly preferred
Proven motion practice and deposition experience
Ability to independently manage cases from suit inception to resolution
Trial preparation experience preferred
Juris Doctor required
Must be licensed in the state where located; additional neighboring state admissions are a plus
Why Join Us
Established multi-office civil defense platform with steady growth
Active construction litigation docket with consistent case flow
Senior-level autonomy and direct client access
Hybrid work structure (location-dependent)
Broad litigation exposure beyond a single niche practice
Long-term stability with structured compensation progression
We are seeking experienced litigators who want meaningful responsibility, consistent case flow, and the opportunity to continue building their construction defense practice within a collaborative regional platform.
Application Information
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button.
EEO / Legal
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy
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