Attorney | Construction Defect | Hybrid | 149139 | Los Angeles, CA

Mission Recruiting, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Recruiting, LLC seeks a Construction Defect Attorney in Los Angeles, CA to manage defense matters in an active caseload, handle evaluations, develop strategies, and coordinate with experts.

The role requires a JD and CA Bar; annual billable-hour target 1,900; compensation $140,000–$190,000; initially in-office with potential hybrid flexibility; strong writing, research, and advocacy skills needed.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar membership in good standing.
• Construction defect litigation experience.
• Strong writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience with discovery, depositions, motions, mediation, or settlements.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction defect defense matters through litigation.
• Evaluate claims and liabilities and develop case strategy.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and responses.
• Take and defend depositions and coordinate with experts.
• Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and prepare cases for trial.
• Maintain client communications and litigation priorities.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Case management

Discovery & depositions

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

CONSTRUCTION DEFECT ATTORNEY

• Location: Los Angeles, California
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Work Arrangement: Initially in-office, with potential flexibility subject to approval

Build Your Practice Through Substantive Litigation Work

A Construction Defect Attorney opportunity is available for an attorney with experience handling construction-related litigation and the ability to exercise sound legal judgment across an active caseload.

This position involves substantive responsibility for construction defect defense matters, from evaluating claims and developing case strategy to managing discovery, working with experts, negotiating resolutions, and preparing cases for trial.

What You’ll Do

• Manage construction defect defense matters through the litigation process.
• Evaluate allegations, liability issues, damages, defenses, and potential exposure.
• Develop case strategies aligned with the facts, applicable law, and client objectives.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and responses.
• Take and defend depositions involving parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Review construction records, project documents, inspection reports, and expert opinions.
• Coordinate with engineers, architects, contractors, consultants, and other construction professionals.
• Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and other litigation proceedings.
• Participate in settlement negotiations and prepare matters for trial.
• Maintain client communications, case deadlines, and litigation priorities.

What You’ll Bring

• A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the California Bar and in good standing.
• Construction defect litigation experience.
• Strong legal writing, research, analysis, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience with discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, or settlement negotiations.
• Sound judgment, organization, and the ability to manage an active litigation docket.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with clients, experts, and legal professionals.

Insurance defense and trial experience are relevant for further qualification review; confirm the specific requirements for this opening.

Workload and Arrangement

• The position carries an annual billable-hour expectation of 1,900 hours. Compensation: $140,000 – $190,000. The initial work arrangement is in-office. Hybrid or remote flexibility may be considered based on experience, performance, client needs, and approval.

If your background includes construction defect litigation and independent case management, this role may be worth exploring.

Salary Range:

$140,000 – $190,000

Reference:

149139

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