Associate Attorney Construction Defect Litigation

Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd.; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd. seeks an Associate Attorney for its construction defect practice in West Los Angeles. The role offers significant responsibility, mentorship from seasoned partners, and exposure to high-profile matters in a hybrid work setting with some remote work.

Ideal candidates hold a California license and have at least four years’ defense litigation experience, strong research and writing skills, and a track record of managing deadlines and client matters.

Qualifications

• Active California license to practice law.
• At least four years in construction defect defense litigation.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and taking depositions.
• Strong legal research, writing and advocacy abilities.

Responsibilities

• Own case management with supervising partner on high-profile matters.
• Draft briefs and discovery materials; prepare for depositions.
• Appear in court and participate in trials.
• Collaborate with partners and cross-functional teams; mentor junior attorneys.
• Own responsibilities with proactivity and take ownership of projects.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Deposition experience

Trial advocacy

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

California Bar License

Job description

Segal McCambridge, a national litigation firm, is seeking an Associate Attorney for its construction defect practice group in our West Los Angeles office. The position will involve hands-on work with significant responsibilities in high-profile matters. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a seasoned team where attorneys will have the ability to handle the full lifecycle of a matter but also receive training and mentorship from partners with deep experience in these practice areas. This is a hybrid position, with a flexible mixture of remote or in-office attendance.

We seek candidates with:

• Current, active license to practice law in California;
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in construction defect defense litigation, including in drafting pleadings, motion practice, written discovery, depositions, arbitrations/mediations, trial and other facets of the litigation process;
• Excellent legal-research, writing, and advocacy skills;
• The ability to multitask and manage multiple deadlines;
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills;
• Proven ability to produce top quality work;
• A willingness to be proactive and take ownership of projects and assignments.

The attorney will be afforded the opportunity for exponential growth and support from a national defense firm. Our lawyers work on sophisticated matters in a collaborative team environment. Associates take ownership of case management (along with a supervising partner), draft briefs and discovery materials, take depositions, appear in court, and play key roles at trials. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. There is also opportunity for bonus and credit for business origination.

• 401(k) with match
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

About the firm:

Segal McCambridge has built a reputation as a national law firm of accomplished trial attorneys for almost four decades. Founded in 1986, the firm has grown from a four-lawyer shop in Chicago to a national firm with additional offices in Austin, Boston, Detroit, Ft. Lauderdale, Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Memphis, New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Providence, Roseland, San Francisco, St. Louis, Tampa and Wheeling. The firm routinely counsels and defends clients, including Fortune 500 companies, corporations, and individuals in complex litigation matters including, but not limited to: asbestos, class action, construction, employment, environmental, food and beverage, insurance coverage and bad faith, life sciences, product liability, professional liability, technology and cyber risk, transportation, and warranty.