Construction Defect Litigator

Wilson Elser - Attorneys•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1400 attorneys in 46 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Construction Defect Litigator position in our Los Angeles/Orange County Office. This position offers a flexible, hybrid or remote working arrangement. The Position This role focuses on defending developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals in complex construction defect matters. The ideal candidate will have strong litigation experience, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to manage cases from inception through resolution.

Requirements

JD from an ABA accredited law school
Admitted to practice in the state of California
5+ years of defense litigation required
Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions required
Superior analytical skills
Strong written and oral communication skills

Nice To Haves

Construction defect practice experience strongly preferred
Experience in construction law or related practice areas preferred
Experience cross-examining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses preferred
Experience handling court appearances, depositions, and trial experience a plus
2nd chair trial experience a plus

Responsibilities

Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents
Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations
Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment
Independently manage a litigation caseload as part of a team, working cases from beginning to end
Communicate with clients and provide status reports