Attorney Construction Defect Remote 148649

Mission Recruiting, LLC; Diamond Bar (CA); Remote; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Origination credit

Fully remote California practice

Unlimited PTO

Paid holidays

1800-hour annual target

Strong support staff

Job summary

Mission Recruiting presents an Associate Attorney opportunity in California focusing on construction defect litigation within a thriving defense firm. You will own cases, collaborate directly with partners, and interact with sophisticated clients across the state.

The position offers a base salary of $175,000–$200,000+ DOE, discretionary bonuses, 25% origination credit, and a fully remote California practice with unlimited PTO and holidays. An 1800-hour annual expectation applies.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction defect litigation.
• Ability to draft pleadings, discovery, and dispositive motions.
• Collaborate with clients and partners on litigation strategy.

Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload focused on construction defect litigation
• Represent subcontractors and general contractors in active litigation matters
• Draft pleadings, discovery, and dispositive motions
• Conduct and defend depositions involving experts, contractors, and key witnesses
• Prepare matters for mediation, arbitration, and trial
• Collaborate with clients and partners on litigation strategy

Skills

Construction defect litigation

Litigation strategy

Deposition handling

Pleadings & motions

Client interaction

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Step into a thriving construction defect litigation practice where your work immediately matters. This established defense firm is adding an Associate Attorney to support a growing pipeline of construction defect matters throughout California.

Represented by Mission Recruiting, this opportunity is ideal for a litigator who enjoys ownership of cases, direct collaboration with partners, and sophisticated client interaction. The practice focuses on representing subcontractors and general contractors in active construction defect disputes across the state.

What You’ll Do

• Handle a caseload focused on construction defect litigation
• Represent subcontractors and general contractors in active litigation matters
• Draft pleadings, discovery, and dispositive motions
• Conduct and defend depositions involving experts, contractors, and key witnesses
• Prepare matters for mediation, arbitration, and trial
• Collaborate with clients and partners on litigation strategy

What’s Offered

• Base salary starting at $175,000-$200,000+
• Discretionary bonuses and origination credit
• 25% origination bonus on generated fees
• Fully remote California practice
• Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
• 1800-hour annual expectation with bonus opportunities above threshold
• Strong legal support staff and collaborative culture

Salary Range: $175,000-$200,000+ DOE

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Compensation:
$175,000-$200,000 per year