Associate Attorney

The Agency Recruiting; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency seeks an experienced Construction Litigation Attorney to join a boutique law firm in San Francisco. The candidate must have a J.D. and active California Bar admission, with 3–6 years in construction litigation. Responsibilities include managing cases, drafting motions, and collaborating with clients. Competitive compensation and a supportive team environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Active admission to the California Bar.
• Minimum of 3–6 years of construction litigation experience.
• Proven ability to manage depositions and court appearances.

Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload of construction defect litigation.
• Draft and argue motions in court.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery.
• Collaborate with clients to develop litigation strategies.
• Manage trial preparation and support.

Skills

Construction defect litigation

Deposition handling

Motions drafting

Research and writing

Organizational skills

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Construction Litigation Attorney – San Francisco, CA

Our client, an established boutique law frim is seeking an experienced Construction Litigator to join their San Francisco office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in defending complex construction defect and related litigation matters and be comfortable managing cases from inception to resolution.

Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload of construction defect litigation and related matters independently.

• Draft and argue motions, including dispositive and discovery motions.

• Take and defend depositions, including expert and party witnesses.

• Prepare and respond to written discovery.

• Manage all phases of litigation, including trial preparation and support.

• Collaborate with clients, experts, and team members to develop litigation strategies.

• Maintain accurate case files and time records.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active admission to the California Bar.

• Minimum of 3–6 years of construction litigation experience (defense preferred, but plaintiff experience considered).

• Proven ability to handle depositions, motion practice, and court appearances.

• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.

• A proactive, team-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently.