Litigation Attorney – Personal Injury / Construction Defect

Pay: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected civil litigation firm handling sophisticated personal injury and construction defect matters throughout California.
• Take ownership of meaningful cases from day one, including depositions, court appearances, motion practice, and litigation strategy.
• Build your career alongside experienced litigators who value collaboration, mentorship, and professional growth.
• Earn performance-based bonuses in addition to competitive compensation.
• Gain experience in two highly sought-after litigation practice areas with long-term career potential.
• Enjoy a hybrid work schedule after your first 90 days while remaining part of a supportive, team-oriented culture.

Location

Hiring in Newport Beach, CA, Sacramento, CA, and Pleasant Hill, CA. This position begins primarily in-office to support onboarding and collaboration. After your first 90 days, attorneys in good standing are eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

Note

Candidates must have an active California Bar license and at least 3+ years of civil litigation experience. Personal injury litigation experience is required or strongly preferred. Candidates who do not meet these minimum qualifications will not be considered.

About Us

We are a growing civil litigation firm representing clients throughout California in personal injury, construction defect, and other complex civil litigation matters. Our attorneys enjoy meaningful case ownership, direct client interaction, and the opportunity to work alongside experienced litigators in a collaborative, supportive environment. We are committed to delivering exceptional legal representation while fostering professional growth, teamwork, and work-life balance. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage an active civil litigation caseload from intake through resolution.
• Handle personal injury and construction defect matters with increasing responsibility and independence.
• Draft, propound, and respond to written discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and expert witnesses.
• Prepare and argue motions, including demurrers, motions for summary judgment, and other law and motion matters.
• Appear in court for hearings, case management conferences, and other litigation proceedings.
• Communicate directly with clients to provide case updates, strategic guidance, and exceptional service.
• Develop litigation strategies while managing deadlines and case progression.
• Collaborate with attorneys and legal staff across the firm's Newport Beach, Sacramento, and Pleasant Hill offices to achieve successful client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license.
• 3+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Personal injury litigation experience required or strongly preferred.
• Construction defect litigation experience preferred.
• Experience handling written discovery, depositions, court appearances, and law and motion.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple active litigation matters.

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is a firm where litigators practice real litigation. You'll handle substantive cases, work directly with clients, and continue developing your courtroom and advocacy skills in an environment built on collaboration rather than bureaucracy. Our attorneys are trusted with meaningful responsibility, recognized for strong performance, and supported by experienced colleagues who genuinely enjoy working together. With hybrid flexibility after onboarding, competitive compensation, bonus potential, and opportunities across multiple California offices, this is an outstanding place to build a long-term litigation career.

JPC-1225

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

NOTE: They are hiring for Pleasant Hill, CA / Sacramento, CA / Newport Beach, CA

Requirements: Must haves: CA Bar license. 3+ years of litigation experience. Personal injury litigation experience required or strongly preferred.

• Nice to haves: Construction defect experience

• Preferred Years as Associate: 3+ yrs

• Additional context: Relocation- [yesno]. Packages - [yesno]

• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

• 3 to 4 years: $110,000–$118,000

• 5 to 6 years: $118,000–$127,000

• 7+ years: $127,000–$135,000+

Submission Email: Name / Sallie -

shansen@mvjllp.com

iclark@mvjllp.com

Quick Recruiter Reference

Newport Beach civil litigation firm seeks one litigation attorney with 3+ years of experience in personal injury and/or construction defect matters. Must be CA Bar licensed with hands-on deposition, court appearance, discovery, and motion practice experience. In-office preferred with hybrid available after 90 days.

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• Client job title: Litigation Attorney – Personal Injury / Construction Defect

• Location: Newport Beach, CA • Sacramento, CA • Pleasant Hill, CA.

• On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site

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