Construction Defect Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule with flexibility

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Professional development and advancement opportunities

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Irvine, CA is seeking a mid-level attorney with over five years of construction defect litigation experience. This role offers responsibilities from file handling to courtroom exposure in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate should possess a JD from an accredited law school and be a member of the California State Bar. Benefits include a flexible hybrid schedule and a comprehensive insurance package. Professional development opportunities and potential for partnership track advancement are also part of this exciting position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction defect litigation experience.
• Active and in good standing with the California State Bar.
• State courtroom experience.
• Trial experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Handle construction defect and habitability litigation from intake through resolution.
• Conduct all aspects of discovery.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Appear in state court for hearings, conferences, and mediations.
• Communicate effectively with clients, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Collaborate with partners and associates on case strategy.
• Produce high-quality written work reflecting strong research and analytical skills.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent research, writing, and analytical abilities

Ability to manage deadlines and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level attorney with over five years of construction defect litigation experience in Irvine, CA. This role offers immediate file handling responsibility, courtroom exposure, and growth opportunities within a collaborative team.

Duties

• Handle construction defect and habitability litigation from intake through resolution.
• Conduct all aspects of discovery.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Appear in state court for hearings, conferences, and mediations.
• Communicate effectively with clients, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Collaborate with partners and associates on case strategy.
• Produce high-quality written work reflecting strong research and analytical skills.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active and in good standing with the California State Bar.
• 5+ years of construction defect litigation experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage deadlines and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• State courtroom experience.
• Trial experience is a plus but not required.

Education

• JD from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active membership with the California State Bar.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage deadlines and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Hybrid schedule with flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Options for hospitalization, accident, and critical illness insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Life and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Year-end bonus eligibility.
• Paid parking.
• Flexible time off.
• 11+ paid firm holidays.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Professional development and advancement opportunities.
• Paid Bar Dues.
• Paid Jury Duty.
• Firm-issued Verizon iPhone.
• Generous employee referral bonuses.
• Social events and team-building lunches.
• Opportunities for partnership track advancement.