Construction Attorney

Job Description:

Our construction law firm with an established practice in four states is seeking a motivated and talented associate who is interested in a long-term opportunity with our growing firm. Ideal candidate has engineering or technical/scientific background and/or construction law practice experience. We offer our associates a better work/life balance than large firms, the potential for profit-sharing bonuses, and a casual but professional work environment. See www.WelleLaw.com for information about us.

Responsibilities include:

• Case management
• Drafting pleadings, discovery, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents
• Corresponding with clients and opposing counsel
• Legal and technical research
• Providing guidance to law clerks and other associates
• Preparing for and attending depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials
• Accurately and promptly tracking billable time
• Writing and editing construction law articles

Candidates should:

• Have a minimum of 5-10 combined years of engineering and/or construction law experience.
• Be comfortable with technical specs and data.
• Be quality driven, detail oriented, and have a passion for organization.
• Possess impeccable writing skills.
• Have a proven ability to independently produce complete, error-free work product.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Have exceptional time-management skills, initiative, and focus.
• Be licensed in Minnesota with special consideration to anyone also licensed in Iowa, South Dakota, or North Dakota. Must be willing to work toward additional licenses in the future.
• Live in proximity or be willing to relocate to the Twin Cities area.
• Desire a small-firm environment.

For consideration:

Email cover letter, résumé, legal writing sample, and salary requirements to careers@wellelaw.com. Due to the volume of applications, incomplete submissions cannot be considered.

No phone calls, recruiters, or staffing agencies please.

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