Construction Defect Associate Attorney

Lewis Brisbois•Costa Mesa, CA

10d•$135,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Lewis Brisbois is seeking an attorney to join its Construction Litigation Practice in its Orange County, California office. The practice includes nearly 80 construction law attorneys nationwide and represents defendants in significant-exposure construction matters, including property and personal injury claims involving businesses and individuals who may be insured or self-insured. The group handles a wide range of matters and focuses on litigation and trials involving catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and complex cases. Its partners and senior associates are experienced trial attorneys, and the practice has received recognition for its defense verdicts and other work. The firm is open to attorneys with insurance defense experience as well as developing attorneys with strong litigation skills from other practice areas. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits. The listed annual salary range is $135,000 to $180,000.

Requirements

Admission to the California Bar.
One to seven years of experience in all phases of insurance defense litigation, including case management, motion practice, discovery, hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and trials.
Strong research and writing skills.

Nice To Haves

Insurance defense experience is preferred.
Substantive litigation experience in any litigation arena is welcomed.

Responsibilities

Handle all phases of insurance defense litigation, including case management, motion practice, and discovery.
Handle hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and trials.
Represent defendants in construction litigation matters, including property and personal injury claims.