Pay: $130,000.00 - $210,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a respected litigation team with deep roots in Orange County and a long-standing reputation for high-quality client service
- Build your construction defect practice with hands-on case responsibility and direct exposure to meaningful litigation work
- Work alongside experienced litigators in a firm that values smart strategy, responsiveness, and efficient case management
- Gain strong experience representing sophisticated clients in a collaborative environment that supports long-term growth
- Step into a role with flexibility for the right candidate and real opportunity to grow your career with a stable platform
Location: This role is based in Santa Ana, California. We strongly prefer on-site collaboration, though we may consider hybrid or remote flexibility for more senior candidates.
Note: Candidates must be licensed to practice law in California and must have at least 1 year of construction defect experience.
About Us
We are a well-established litigation firm with a strong presence in Orange County and a broad civil litigation practice. Confidential Employer. Our team is known for creative advocacy, personalized service, and efficient case management, and we represent a diverse client base in complex and day-to-day litigation matters.
Job Description
- Handle construction defect matters through all phases of litigation
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, briefs, and other case-related documents
- Take and defend depositions and participate in mediations, hearings, and court appearances
- Analyze liability, damages, repair issues, and case strategy
- Work closely with clients, experts, carriers, consultants, and opposing counsel
- Manage case files proactively and help move matters toward efficient resolution
- Conduct legal research and provide practical recommendations to support litigation strategy
- Collaborate with a team of experienced litigators on construction-related disputes and related civil matters
Qualifications
- Active California Bar license in good standing
- 1+ year of construction defect experience
- Strong litigation writing and case management skills
- Experience with discovery, depositions, motions, and client communication
- Able to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a team
- Insurance defense or broader civil litigation experience is a plus
- Trial preparation experience is preferred
Why You Will Love Working Here
You will have the chance to do strong litigation work with a team that values quality, efficiency, and practical problem-solving. This is a great opportunity for an attorney who wants real responsibility, solid mentorship, and a platform to continue building a construction defect practice.
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Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance