Associate Attorney - Construction Defect

Professional Recruiting Consultants, Inc.; Santa Ana (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Orange County is seeking a skilled litigator with at least five years of construction defect experience. The position offers hybrid work flexibility, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to manage complex cases in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong litigation skills, excellent communication abilities, and admission to the California Bar.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of construction defect experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of litigation experience.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Handle construction defect litigation matters from inception through trial.
• Conduct discovery, site inspections, and settlement negotiations.
• Independently manage court appearances and depositions.

Skills

Strong litigation skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

California Bar license

Job description

Note : This position is a hybrid work schedule for the Santa Ana, CA office. Associates with fewer than 2 years of experience are required to be in office close to full time or full time.

About Our Client

Our client is a respected law firm based in Orange County, California, known for its high-quality legal work and innovative solutions in the construction defect litigation space. They pride themselves on offering the resources and sophistication of a larger firm while maintaining a collegial, entrepreneurial culture that provides attorneys with significant client contact and professional development.

Job Description

• Handle construction defect litigation matters from inception through trial with minimal supervision
• Conduct discovery, site inspections, issue analysis, depositions, and settlement negotiations
• Retain and work with expert witnesses for expert discovery
• Independently manage court appearances, depositions, and hearings
• Collaborate with a team to achieve client and firm goals

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of construction defect experience
• Minimum of 2 years of litigation experience
• Strong litigation skills, including handling cases independently
• Admission to the California Bar
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team

Why This is a Great Opportunity

• Join an AV-rated law firm known for its sophisticated work and excellent reputation
• Gain significant client contact and case responsibility
• Work in a collegial environment with entrepreneurial flexibility
• Competitive compensation package, including full benefits
• Opportunity to work on complex and challenging legal matters with respected attorneys in the field

JOB CODE : JPC - 92

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $100,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Benefits :

Note : This position is a hybrid work schedule for the Santa Ana, CA office. Associates with fewer than 2 years of experience are required to be in office close to full time or full time.

About Our Client

Our client is a respected law firm based in Orange County, California, known for its high-quality legal work and innovative solutions in the construction defect litigation space. They pride themselves on offering the resources and sophistication of a larger firm while maintaining a collegial, entrepreneurial culture that provides attorneys with significant client contact and professional development.

Job Description

• Handle construction defect litigation matters from inception through trial with minimal supervision
• Conduct discovery, site inspections, issue analysis, depositions, and settlement negotiations
• Retain and work with expert witnesses for expert discovery
• Independently manage court appearances, depositions, and hearings
• Collaborate with a team to achieve client and firm goals

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of construction defect experience

Minimum of 2 years of litigation experience

Strong litigation skills, including handling cases independently

Admission to the California Bar

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team

Why This is a Great Opportunity

Join an AV-rated law firm known for its sophisticated work and excellent reputation

Gain significant client contact and case responsibility

Work in a collegial environment with entrepreneurial flexibility

Competitive compensation package, including full benefits

Opportunity to work on complex and challenging legal matters with respected attorneys in the field

JOB CODE : JPC - 92

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $100,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Schedule :

Monday to Friday

Experience :

recent construction defect : 5 years (Required)

recent litigation : 2 years (Required)

License / Certification :

California Bar license (Required)

Work Location : Hybrid remote in Santa Ana, CA 92705

JPC - 92

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