Salary
💰 $150,000 - $225,000 per year
About the role
- Manage all phases of construction defect cases—from initial pleadings and discovery to depositions, alternative dispute resolution, and trial
- Draft motions, briefs, and discovery responses and prepare for court hearings and trial presentations
- Collaborate with supervising partners on case strategy, client interactions, and litigation planning
- Take ownership of matters and proactively drive progress with exceptional legal and organizational acumen
- Mentorship and training from experienced construction defect trial attorneys
- Supportive, collaborative national firm culture with strong infrastructure
Requirements
- Active California bar license
- Minimum 4 years of civil defense litigation experience, specifically in construction defect matters
- Skilled in drafting pleadings and motions, handling written discovery, supervising depositions, and managing trial preparation
- Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy capabilities
- Excellent multitasking ability with dependable deadline management
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and professional presentation
- Track record of producing high-quality deliverables with initiative and independence
- Prior trial experience in construction defect or general liability litigation (nice-to-have)
- Familiarity with mediation and arbitration proceedings (nice-to-have)
- Experience in business development or interest in building client relationships (nice-to-have)