Attorney | Construction Defect | Hybrid | 149139

CONSTRUCTION DEFECT ATTORNEY

• Location: Los Angeles California
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Work Arrangement: Initially in-office with potential flexibility subject to approval

Build Your Practice Through Substantive Litigation Work

A Construction Defect Attorney opportunity is available for an attorney with experience handling construction-related litigation and the ability to exercise sound legal judgment across an active caseload.

This position involves substantive responsibility for construction defect defense matters from evaluating claims and developing case strategy to managing discovery working with experts negotiating resolutions and preparing cases for trial.

What Youll Do

• Manage construction defect defense matters through the litigation process.
• Evaluate allegations liability issues damages defenses and potential exposure.
• Develop case strategies aligned with the facts applicable law and client objectives.
• Draft pleadings motions briefs discovery requests and responses.
• Take and defend depositions involving parties witnesses and experts.
• Review construction records project documents inspection reports and expert opinions.
• Coordinate with engineers architects contractors consultants and other construction professionals.
• Attend hearings mediations arbitrations and other litigation proceedings.
• Participate in settlement negotiations and prepare matters for trial.
• Maintain client communications case deadlines and litigation priorities.

What Youll Bring

• A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the California Bar and in good standing.
• Construction defect litigation experience.
• Strong legal writing research analysis and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience with discovery depositions motion practice mediation or settlement negotiations.
• Sound judgment organization and the ability to manage an active litigation docket.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with clients experts and legal professionals.

Insurance defense and trial experience are relevant for further qualification review; confirm the specific requirements for this opening.

Workload and Arrangement

• The position carries an annual billable-hour expectation of 1900 hours. Compensation: $140000 - $190000. The initial work arrangement is in-office. Hybrid or remote flexibility may be considered based on experience performance client needs and approval.

Interested in the Opportunity

• If your background includes construction defect litigation and independent case management this role may be worth exploring. Apply to discuss the position qualifications and work arrangement in greater detail.

Salary Range: $140000 - $190000

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