Construction Defect Associate at Manning Kass

Manning Kass; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary starting at 125,000 - 185,000

Comprehensive benefits package

Pet insurance coverage

Referral program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Manning Kass in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area is seeking a Construction Defect Associate to join the team. The ideal candidate will have a JD, be admitted in California, and bring experience handling construction defect cases, with strong communication and advocacy skills.

Key duties include attending hearings, managing discovery, taking and defending depositions, and maintaining proactive client communications throughout litigation.

Qualifications

• JD and CA Bar admission are required.
• Experience with Construction Defect cases is essential.
• Excellent written and verbal advocacy, and strong research skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend court hearings and participate in site inspections.
• Handle all construction defect claims, including discovery and depositions.
• Proactively manage communications with clients throughout litigation.

Skills

Communication

Legal writing

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Active California State Bar member

Job description

Construction Defect Associate at Manning Kass

Manning Kass

Primary

Location/Place/Mode

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree, Active member of California State Bar, Experience with Construction Defect cases

Manning Kass is seeking a dedicated Construction Defect Associate to join their team in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. The ideal candidate will have prior case handling experience and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend court hearings and participate in site inspections
• Handle every aspect of the construction claim, including propounding and responding to discovery and taking and defending depositions
• Proactively manage communications with clients throughout the course of litigation

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
• Active member of California State Bar and in good standing
• Experience with Construction Defect cases
• Exceptional communication and advocacy skills, both verbal and written
• Strong legal research and writing skills, with attention to detail

Company Offers

• Salary starting at $125,000 - $185,000 per year, plus bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, flexible spending account, and 401K
• Pet insurance coverage
• Referral program
• A company culture that fosters career growth and opportunity

All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.