Construction Defect Associate Attorney
About The Position
Why This Is a Great Opportunity 100% remote, build your construction defect practice without being tied to an office Real litigation work, motion practice, discovery, depositions, experts, mediation support Mix of construction defect defense plus rideshare and PI defense matters (as needed) Clear comp bands tied to experience, room to grow with the practice Location: Remote (candidates may live anywhere, Southern California preferred, not required) Note: Must be actively licensed and in good standing with the California Bar Must have construction defect insurance defense experience About Our Client Our client is a California civil litigation defense firm with deep experience in construction defect matters and complex liability work, known for practical strategy and strong client service. Job Description Defend construction defect matters for developers, builders, subcontractors, and related parties Handle rideshare defense and related personal injury defense matters as needed Draft and argue motions, including dispositive motions when appropriate Manage written discovery, meet and confer strategy, and case deadlines Take and defend depositions, prep witnesses, and support trial preparation when needed Coordinate with experts and manage expert discovery Support mediations and settlement strategy, communicate clearly with clients and carriers Requirements Qualifications Active California Bar license (required) 1+ years of civil litigation experience (insurance defense preferred) Construction defect defense experience (required) Bonus: rideshare defense experience, PI defense experience, general liability defense background Strong legal writing, organization, and deadline management (remote readiness) Benefits Why You’ll Love Working Here Remote first culture with meaningful ownership of your work High impact matters and real responsibility, not just research support Professional team that values efficiency, responsiveness, and results Benefits: Dental insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
Requirements
- Active California Bar license (required)
- 1+ years of civil litigation experience (insurance defense preferred)
- Construction defect defense experience (required)
- Strong legal writing, organization, and deadline management (remote readiness)
Nice To Haves
- Rideshare defense experience
- PI defense experience
- General liability defense background
Responsibilities
- Defend construction defect matters for developers, builders, subcontractors, and related parties
- Handle rideshare defense and related personal injury defense matters as needed
- Draft and argue motions, including dispositive motions when appropriate
- Manage written discovery, meet and confer strategy, and case deadlines
- Take and defend depositions, prep witnesses, and support trial preparation when needed
- Coordinate with experts and manage expert discovery
- Support mediations and settlement strategy, communicate clearly with clients and carriers
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
