Construction Defect Attorney

Lewis Brisbois•Walnut Creek, CA

3d•$155,000 - $225,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Walnut Creek, California office of Lewis Brisbois is seeking an attorney to join its Construction Litigation Practice. The practice includes nearly 80 construction law attorneys nationwide and represents defendants in significant-exposure construction matters, including property and personal injury claims involving insured and self-insured businesses and individuals. The group handles a wide range of matters, with particular strength in catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and complex litigation cases. Its partners and senior associates are experienced trial attorneys, and the practice has received notable recognition for defense verdicts. The ideal candidate has strong research and writing skills and experience in insurance defense litigation. The firm is also interested in talented developing attorneys with substantive litigation experience in other practice areas who are seeking an opportunity in a growing, collaborative firm. California Bar admission is required.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Insurance defense experience.

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, including property and personal injury claims.