Senior Litigation Attorney – Path to Partnership
Keough Construction Lawis seeking an experienced litigation attorney to join its growing construction law practice. This position is designed for an attorney who is capable of independently managing complex litigation matters and is interested in a streamlined path toward partnership and equity ownership in a thriving law firm. The successful candidate will have substantial civil litigation experience and the ability to manage cases independently from inception through resolution or trial. While experience in construction law is preferred, it is not required. We are primarily looking for an experienced litigator with strong judgment, excellent research and writing skills, and the ability to take ownership of a case.
Qualifications Minimum of 4 years of civil litigation experience, including responsibility for matters from inception through trial; Ability to independently manage a litigation caseload; Significant experience with discovery, depositions, dispositive motions, hearings, mediation, and trial preparation; Excellent legal research, analytical, and written advocacy skills; Strong oral advocacy, communication, and client-management skills; Ability to exercise sound professional judgment with limited supervision; First-chair trial experience preferred, but not required; and Construction law experience preferred, but not required.
Compensation and Benefits
$150,000 annual base salary;
Opportunity to earn equity in the firm and advance to partnership;
Annual billable-hour requirement of only 1,200 hours (For example, an attorney billing 1,400 hours during the year would earn an additional $30,000 year-end bonus based on hours exceeding the annual requirement);
Merit-based year-end bonus of $150 for each billable hour over the 1,200-hour annual requirement;
15 days of paid time off annually;
10 paid holidays annually.
Generous employer contribution to heath insurance; and
5% 401k match.
Why This Opportunity Is Different This position offers an experienced attorney the opportunity to play a significant role in the continued growth of an established construction litigation practice while maintaining a substantially lower billable-hour requirement than is typical at many larger firms. Rather than spending years navigating a traditional large-firm partnership track, the successful candidate will have a direct opportunity to develop into a partner and equity owner of the firm while handling sophisticated litigation, developing client relationships, and helping shape the future of the practice. We are looking for someone who does not simply want another attorney position, but who is interested in helping build a practice and potentially becoming a long-term partner in the firm.
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Equal Opportunity Employer Keough Construction Law is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.