Senior Construction Litigation Associate Attorney

Pay: $155,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Step into sophisticated construction litigation matters with meaningful responsibility and visibility.
• Work directly with contractors, developers, subcontractors, design professionals, and sureties on high-value disputes.
• Build your practice across New York and New Jersey while gaining regional exposure in a specialized industry.
• Take ownership of matters, sharpen your courtroom and motion practice skills, and work directly with decision-makers.
• Enjoy high-level legal work without the daily Manhattan commute.
• Join a focused, entrepreneurial team where your judgment, initiative, and business development efforts can make a real impact.
• Performance-based bonuses and benefits are available.

Location: White Plains, NY — On-site in a professional office environment, offering sophisticated regional work without the daily Manhattan commute.

Note: Must have 3+ years of commercial litigation experience and active New York and New Jersey bar admission. Meaningful construction litigation, strong motion practice, deposition experience, and the ability to independently manage matters are highly important for success in this role.

About Us

We are a boutique litigation firm focused on complex construction and real estate disputes across the region. Our team combines deep legal knowledge with practical, real-world industry experience to deliver sophisticated results on a focused, personal scale. We value trust, commitment, collaboration, and taking a pragmatic approach to solving challenging problems.Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage sophisticated construction litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Represent contractors, developers, subcontractors, design professionals, and sureties in complex disputes.
• Handle payment disputes, mechanic's lien foreclosures, bond claims, delay and disruption claims, defective construction matters, and contract enforcement cases.
• Draft, brief, and argue complex motions in state and federal courts.
• Take and defend depositions involving key witnesses, industry professionals, and opposing parties.
• Develop case strategy and independently manage assigned matters.
• Work directly with clients and construction industry decision-makers.
• Practice across New York and New Jersey, with opportunities for broader regional exposure.
• Participate in arbitration proceedings and other dispute resolution forums.
• Contribute to client relationships, business development, and the continued growth of the practice.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial litigation experience; 5+ years preferred.
• Active New York and New Jersey bar admissions required.
• Meaningful construction litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Strong motion practice and legal writing skills.
• Demonstrated deposition experience.
• Ability to independently manage litigation matters and deadlines.
• Strong analytical, communication, advocacy, and client-management skills.
• Connecticut bar admission is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to handle sophisticated litigation while working closely with experienced attorneys and industry-savvy clients. Our boutique environment provides greater ownership, direct client contact, meaningful courtroom exposure, and room to grow your practice without sacrificing the quality of the work. If you are ready for increased responsibility, regional exposure, and a team-oriented environment where your contributions matter, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career.

JPC-1808

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: NY and NJ bar license, 3+ yrs commercial litigation exp

• Required Years as Associate: 3+

• Additional context: Relocation- [no]. Packages - [no]

• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

• 3+ years: 155,000-165,000

• 5+ years: 165,000-180,000

• 7+ years: 180,000-190,000+

Submission Email / Name: Thomas -

ttripodianos@wbgllp.com

acarlucci@wbgllp.com

pryan@wbgllp.com

Quick Recruiter Reference

Boutique construction litigation practice representing contractors, developers, subcontractors, design professionals, and sureties in complex regional disputes. Senior associate will independently manage commercial/construction litigation, including motions, depositions, trials, and arbitrations. White Plains, NY on-site; NY/NJ admission required.

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• Client job title: Senior Construction Litigation Associate

• Location: White Plains, NY

• On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site

• Experience: 3+

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