Construction Litigation Partner

2 days ago
Chicago, IL, United States Everforth, Cybercoders Full-time

Job Description

Job Description
Construction Litigation Partner

Position Overview

Take the next step in your construction litigation career with a firm that offers sophisticated legal work, meaningful client relationships, and a transparent path to equity partnership. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced construction litigator seeking a long-term platform to expand their practice, strengthen client relationships, and play a key role in a growing Construction Litigation group.

You'll work alongside accomplished attorneys across multiple disciplines while representing developers, owners, contractors, subcontractors, and commercial clients in complex construction disputes. For attorneys looking to build something lasting, this is an exceptional opportunity to combine high-quality work with a sustainable lifestyle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Represent clients in construction litigation matters involving contract disputes, construction defects, delay claims, payment disputes, mechanics liens, and related construction controversies.
  • Manage litigation matters from inception through resolution, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, arbitration, and trial.
  • Advise developers, owners, contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals on litigation strategy and risk management.
  • Develop and maintain client relationships while contributing to the continued growth of the Construction Litigation practice.
  • Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas to provide comprehensive legal solutions for construction industry clients.

Qualifications / Nice to Have

Must Have

  • J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar admission.
  • Significant construction litigation experience in a law firm environment.
  • Experience handling construction-related disputes, commercial litigation matters, or mechanics lien claims.
  • Experience independently managing client relationships and sophisticated litigation matters.
  • Existing book of business or demonstrated business development success.

Nice to Have

  • Experience representing developers, owners, contractors, subcontractors, or design professionals.
  • Experience handling construction defect, delay, payment, or contract disputes.
  • Experience managing arbitrations, mediations, and trial matters.
  • Experience mentoring junior attorneys or leading complex matters.

Benefits

  • Typical total compensation opportunity of $275K-$350K+, with upside tied to both production and origination
  • Director compensation is driven by both originated revenue and personal production
  • 15% origination credit on collected revenue from clients you originate
  • Production-based compensation ranging from approximately 30%-40% of collected working attorney revenue, depending on your two-year average production levels
  • Annual profit-sharing contributions historically ranging from $10K-$28K
The firm welcomes conversations with attorneys who have developed strong client relationships and demonstrated business development capabilities. They are generally interested in speaking with Non-Equity Partner candidates who maintain a portable book of business of at least $250,000 and Equity Partner candidates with portable books of $750,000 or more. Attorneys who can bring established client relationships while contributing to a collaborative practice environment are particularly well-positioned within the firm's compensation and advancement structure.
- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 10/09/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religi

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