Construction Litigation Attorney

Job description
Please send your resume to careers@cohenseglias.com.

About Cohen Seglias

Cohen Seglias laid a foundation of legal excellence in the construction industry more than 35 years ago, an area where we remain preeminent. By being responsive and conscientious business partners, our footprint and capabilities have grown alongside our clients’ needs—becoming extensions of their teams. We provide our clients with a full range of legal services, with 20+ disciplines, to clients across nine offices. The firm and our attorneys are consistently recognized as top leaders in legal rankings such as Chambers USA, Legal 500, Law 360, and Best Lawyers.

Culture

As a mid-sized firm, we offer attorneys a collegial, collaborative and people-friendly working environment, while also providing interesting and sophisticated legal work. We help our attorneys build their skill sets and practices through an open-door, professional environment that encourages hands on experience.

Cohen Seglias is a growing and dynamic law firm committed to the growth and well-being of our employees. This commitment is demonstrated through a range of initiatives, including a mentoring program, ongoing training and development, pro bono work, regular office events, parental leave, Habitat for Humanity Build Days, and more.

Position Summary

Our construction practice involves all phases of construction projects, representing all parties, including contractors, suppliers, design professionals, and a wide range of specialty trade subcontractors. With 1,000 industry clients, our practice is national, with a strong presence on the East Coast.

Attorneys will be required to analyze facts and perform legal research and writing pertaining to questions of law arising from private and public construction matters. Typical duties will include the drafting of pleadings and motion practice (on both state and federal venues), as well as bid protests and claims before various tribunals, boards and agencies. This position also requires providing litigation assistance to trial counsel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Conducts comprehensive case assessments, including legal research, factual investigation, and evaluation of claims and defenses.
• Drafts, files, and responds to pleadings, motions, and other court documents in compliance with applicable rules and deadlines.
• Manages all aspects of the discovery process, including drafting and responding to interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission, as well as taking and defending depositions.
• Prepares for and represents clients in court proceedings, including hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Develops litigation strategies and case plans in collaboration with clients and legal teams.
• Represents clients effectively at trial, including conducting direct and cross-examinations, presenting evidence, and making persuasive oral arguments.
• Engages in settlement negotiations and alternative dispute resolution processes, advising clients on potential risks, benefits, and outcomes.
• Prepares trial materials such as exhibits, witness outlines, jury instructions, and trial briefs.
• Maintains regular and clear communication with clients, keeping them informed on case status and strategy.

Skills/Knowledge Requirements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, both persuasive and organized.
• Identifies and explores key details/concepts that are factual and legal.
• Excellent customer service skills, responsive, and proactively updates clients.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong oral advocacy, with the ability to support the facts, law, and briefs of both sides.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills with the ability to juggle competing priorities and personalities.
• Actively builds a professional network through various professional and trade organizations, with the proclivity to generate business.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.

Experience Requirements
• Juris Doctor degree.
• Licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania, and preferably at least one other jurisdiction, in good standing, in one or more jurisdictions.
• Must maintain CLE requirements and license renewal.
• Four plus years of construction or commercial litigation background.
• Strong academic credentials (preferably law review).
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the state and federal civil procedures.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cohen Seglias is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, gender, pregnancy, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veterans’ status or military affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Read more