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Perkins Coie

Construction Litigation - Associate Attorney - Midlevel

San Francisco, CA · Palo Alto, CA · Los Angeles, CA

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Role family
Legal
Seniority
Mid level
Stated salary
$260,000 – $365,000 per year
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
27 Sept 2026

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Job Description:

One of Fortune’s Best Places to Work, Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP, a leading international law firm, is seeking a Construction Litigation Associate Attorney in our San Francisco, Palo Alto, or Los Angeles offices to support its nationally recognized construction law practice. The group’s core practice areas are counseling, dispute resolution, and contract drafting and negotiation. To be considered, candidates must have 3-5 years of construction law or equivalent experience. Successful candidates will have experience litigating all types of construction disputes, including delay and disruption claims, payment disputes such as mechanic’s lien, bond, and stop notice claims, and breach of contract claims. Experience in preparing and negotiating construction contracts, change orders, and other construction-related agreements is beneficial, as the position will also include transactional work. Excellent academic credentials, strong references, and superb written and oral communication skills are required. Prior AmLaw 100 and judicial clerkship experience preferred; CA Bar membership is required. To apply, please attach your cover letter, resume, writing sample, and law school transcript. Principals only.

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid Holidays, and family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found here .

California compensation range: $260,000 to $365,000 annually. Compensation depends on qualifications and experience.

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