Construction Litigation - Associate Attorney - Midlevel

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San Francisco, CA Until 8/21/2026 First posted February 19, 2026 Last posted March 8, 2026
Job description

Job Description:

One of Fortune’s Best Places to Work, Perkins Coie, LLP, a leading international law firm, is seeking a Construction Litigation Associate Attorney in our San Franscisco, Palo Alto, or Los Angeles offices to support its nationally recognized construction law practice. The group’s core practice areas are counseling, dispute resolution, and contract drafting and negotiation. To be considered, candidates must have 3-5 years of construction law or equivalent experience. Successful candidates will have experience litigating all types of construction disputes, including delay and disruption claims, payment disputes such as mechanic’s lien, bond, and stop notice claims, and breach of contract claims.  Experience in preparing and negotiating construction contracts, change orders, and other construction-related agreements is beneficial, as the position will also include transactional work.  Excellent academic credentials, strong references, and superb written and oral communication skills are required. Prior AmLaw 100 and judicial clerkship experience preferred; CA Bar membership is required. To apply, please attach your cover letter, resume, writing sample, and law school transcript.

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid Holidays, and family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found here.

California compensation range: $260,000 to $365,000 annually. Compensation depends on qualifications and experience.

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About this role

Summary

Litigate construction disputes, draft contracts, and support transactional work in a law firm.

Job title

Construction Litigation - Associate Attorney - Midlevel

Experience level

3-5 years

Industry

law

Location requirements

San Francisco, CA; hybrid work allowed

Salary

California compensation range: $260,000 to $365,000 annually

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

litigationconstruction lawcontract draftingCA Bar

Preferred skills

judicial clerkshipAmLaw 100 experience

Specializations

construction lawdispute resolutioncontract draftinglitigation
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

San Francisco, CA, USA

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