Attorney - Construction Defect/General Liability 5 Years

BCG Attorney Search; Pleasant Hill (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Professional development opportunities

Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is representing a law firm seeking an experienced attorney in Pleasant Hill, CA, specializing in construction defect and/or general liability matters. This full-time position offers a hybrid remote work environment to accommodate flexible schedules.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of relevant experience, a JD, and a CA bar license, with excellent written and verbal communication, strong negotiation skills, and solid time management.

Qualifications

• JD degree and CA bar license required.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Administrative and managerial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients on legal best practices and provide legal support.
• Prepare case file documents and compile comprehensive trial briefs.
• Draft and administer legal documents, including contracts, memos, and motions.
• Review discovery documents and define the best course of action.
• Adhere to hearings, court appearances, and conferences.
• Represent the firm in legal proceedings such as trials and hearings.
• Facilitate depositions of experts and case witnesses.
• Research and interpret law and rulings, anticipating legal risks.
• Maintain case files from opening to close and communicate case status to clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Persuasion & negotiation

Time management

Attention to detail

Professional ethics

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) Degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced attorney in Pleasant Hill, CA, with expertise in construction defect and/or general liability matters. This full-time position offers a hybrid remote work environment.

Duties

• Consult with clients on legal best practices and provide legal support.
• Prepare case file documents and compile comprehensive trial briefs.
• Draft and administer legal documents, including contracts, memos, and motions.
• Review discovery documents and define the best course of action.
• Adhere to a consistent schedule of hearings, court appearances, and conferences.
• Represent the firm in legal proceedings such as trials and hearings.
• Facilitate the depositions of experts and case witnesses.
• Research and interpret law and rulings, anticipating legal risks.
• Maintain case files from opening to close and communicate case status to clients.

Requirements

• 5+ years of related experience or equivalent.
• Juris Doctor (JD) Degree and current license by the state bar to practice law in CA required.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Skills of persuasion and negotiation.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong computer skills and competency.
• Professional attitude and strong personal ethics.
• Administrative and managerial experience preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) Degree.

Certifications

• Current licence by the state bar to practice law in CA.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Persuasion and negotiation skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong computer skills.
• Professional attitude and strong personal ethics.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Supplemental insurance options (LTD, Life, STD, Critical Illness, etc.).
• Professional development opportunities.
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays.