Construction Litigation Attorney | Remote / Hybrid | Up to $200K

Construction Litigation Attorney (Remote / Hybrid - Spokane, WA)

Hiring: Experienced Attorneys (5+ yrs exp.)
Location: Spokane, Washington (Remote or Hybrid flexibility available)
Compensation: $140,000 - $200,000 base salary + bonus, depending on experience, skills, work arrangement, and overall fit
Annual Hours Expectation: 1,900

Benefits Summary: The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; HSA; 401(k) and Roth retirement options; paid time off; parental and family leave; life and AD&D insurance; CLE support; bar dues; fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits; long-term care options; wellness and employee-assistance resources; and student debt repayment/refinancing resources.

About the Role:
Our client, a nationally recognized Am Law 100 defense firm, is seeking an experienced Construction Litigation Attorney to join its Spokane practice. This opportunity is well suited for an attorney with 5+ years of litigation experience who has handled construction disputes and related civil-defense matters.

The position offers remote and hybrid flexibility and provides the opportunity to work on sophisticated construction litigation while collaborating with attorneys across a national platform.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle complex construction litigation and related civil-defense matters
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, and other substantive legal briefs
• Manage written discovery, document production, and case investigation
• Take and defend depositions
• Participate in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations
• Develop litigation strategy in coordination with partners and clients
• Prepare witnesses, experts, and matters for trial
• Appear in court as appropriate
• Communicate directly with clients regarding case developments, strategy, and risk
• Collaborate with attorneys across the firm's national construction and litigation practices

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Active Washington Bar license in good standing
• 5+ years of litigation experience
• Construction litigation experience strongly preferred
• Experience handling complex civil-defense matters
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
• Hands-on experience with discovery and substantive motion practice
• Deposition experience strongly preferred
• Trial experience preferred
• Ability to manage matters with limited supervision while collaborating effectively with a broader litigation team

Why Join This Team:

• Sophisticated Construction Matters: Handle complex construction disputes and related civil litigation
• Flexible Work Environment: Remote and hybrid options available
• National Platform: Work with attorneys and clients across a nationwide Am Law 100 firm
• Hands-On Responsibility: Meaningful involvement in discovery, depositions, hearings, litigation strategy, and trial preparation
• Career Development: Strong mentorship, professional development, and advancement opportunities
• Stability: Join a well-established national firm with a broad client base
• Compensation & Benefits: Competitive base salary, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits

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