Construction Defect Litigator

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Construction Defect Litigator in Los Angeles, California. This role involves defending developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals in complex construction defect matters. The position offers a flexible, hybrid or remote working arrangement.

Duties

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices.
• Independently manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports.

Requirements

• JD from an ABA accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in the state of California.
• 5+ years of defense litigation experience required.
• Construction defect practice experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in construction law or related practice areas preferred.
• Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions required.
• 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.
• Superior analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Education

• JD from an ABA accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice in the state of California.

Skills

• Superior analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Generous PTO.
• Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits.

This firm is a large, full-service firm with offices in major cities in the United States, as well as in London, with affiliates in Paris, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt, Munich, and Wiesbaden. Originally, this firm specialized in insurance law, and they still maintain a preeminent position with regard to all aspects of insurance law and the insurance industry. Recently, though, the firm has expanded its practice areas substantially. Many of the firms attorneys are recognized as experts in their respective areas. Compensation is on the level you would expect with a firm of this caliber and experience.