Construction Defect Associate Attorney

Lewis Brisbois; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an attorney for its Construction Litigation Practice in Costa Mesa, CA. The ideal candidate will have 1 to 7 years of experience in insurance defense litigation along with strong research and writing skills. Join a collaborative environment and handle a variety of litigation activities including trials and depositions, while working alongside seasoned trial attorneys.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Performance bonuses

Qualifications

• 1 to 7 years of experience in insurance defense litigation.
• Experience in all phases of litigation.
• Interest in collaborating in a growing firm.

Responsibilities

• Join the Construction Litigation Practice.
• Handle significant exposure cases.
• Manage case procedures including trials and arbitrations.

Skills

Strong research and writing skills

Case management

Motion practice

Discovery

Handling hearings

Handling depositions

Arbitrations

Trials

Education

Admission to the California Bar

Job description

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The Orange County, CA office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an attorney to join its Construction Litigation Practice.

The ideal candidate will have strong research and writing skills and at least one (1) to seven (7) years of experience in all phases of insurance defense litigation including case management, motion practice, and discovery, as well as handling hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and trials. Admission to the California Bar is required.

Lewis Brisbois' Construction Litigation Practice is staffed by nearly 80 construction law attorneys nationwide who have successfully represented defendants in significant exposure cases in numerous construction law areas. The group has provided a defense for a myriad of property and personal injury claims, for both businesses and individuals who may be insured or self-insured. While the attorneys within the firm are equipped to handle a wide variety of matters, we excel in the litigation and trial of catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and complex litigation cases. The Construction Litigation Practice partners and senior associates are seasoned and well-respected trial attorneys who have broad trial experience. Our attorneys have been cited by the National Law Journal for obtaining one of the "Top Ten Defense Verdicts of the Year," and have received other prominent recognition.

Although we would prefer that you have some insurance defense experience, we are also interested in working with developing talented attorneys who come to us with excellent skills in any litigation arena. If you have substantive litigation experience and are looking for an opportunity in a growing, collaborative firm, we invite you to apply.

We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with employer contribution, and a bonus for those who meet their minimum hourly requirement.

Minimum Salary

USD $135,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $180,000.00/Yr.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice, Legal Services, and Insurance

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