Construction & Complex Liability Litigation Attorney

Chelsea Search Group • Los Angeles, CA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Construction & Complex Liability Litigation Attorney will defend clients in complex liability matters, including construction defect, premises liability, catastrophic injury, general liability, and other complex civil litigation. The attorney will work with a team representing developers, general contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, property owners, businesses, and other insured and self-insured clients. The role may be structured at the Associate or Senior Attorney level, depending on experience, and offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement. Candidates with 3 or more years of litigation experience, as well as more senior attorneys able to independently manage complex matters, are welcome. Senior-level candidates will lead case strategy, client communication, discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediations, and overall case management. Earlier-career candidates should have a strong litigation foundation and an interest in developing within a busy, sophisticated defense practice.

Requirements

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in California.
• 3 or more years of litigation experience.
• Defense litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Experience drafting discovery, pleadings, dispositive motions, and pretrial motions.
• Superior analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in construction defect, general liability, premises liability, catastrophic injury, transportation, or related complex litigation.
• Experience handling court appearances, depositions, mediations, and expert discovery.
• Experience cross-examining plaintiffs, fact witnesses, and/or experts.
• Trial or second-chair trial experience.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Handle court appearances, depositions, mediations, and other litigation events.
• Manage a litigation caseload as part of a collaborative team, with independence based on experience.
• Develop case strategy, evaluate liability and damages, and work toward efficient resolution of matters.
• Communicate with clients, carriers, experts, opposing counsel, and witnesses.
• Prepare status reports, case evaluations, and other client-facing updates.
• Collaborate with attorneys across offices and practice areas, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment.
• For senior candidates, independently manage complex matters and help mentor more junior attorneys, as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree