Associate - Construction & Disputes 2-5yrs

My client is a national full-service firm with 1,400+ lawyers and one of the best construction practices in the country. Their DC office has 160+ attorneys and sits right where the action is for federal construction and government contract work. Why their construction practice matters: Ranked Tier 1 nationally by Best Lawyers, Chambers USA, and Legal 500 Named "Construction Litigation Law Firm of the Year" by U.S. News - Best Lawyers 60+ construction lawyers handling major infrastructure, government contracts, mixed-use developments, power projects Clients include government contractors, major builders, developers, Fortune 500 companies Practice in federal courts, boards of contract appeals, and arbitration nationwide What you'd handle: Construction disputes-claims, litigation, arbitration, mediation Government contracts, bid protests, False Claims Act defense Delay claims, defective work disputes, payment issues, lien matters Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, manage discovery Depositions, court appearances, expert coordination Work alongside partners on complex, high-stakes matters What they need: 2-5 years of construction law experience (litigation preferred) Strong academic credentials and excellent writing Detail-oriented with solid judgment DC bar or ability to waive in (required) What you get: Nationally recognized construction practice with real depth Collaborative culture, not hierarchical nonsense Access to full-service platform-real estate, environmental, labor, all in-house Consistent quality work, good training, competitive comp DC location means federal court access and government contract opportunities