Construction Defect & Personal Injury Defense Attorney | 100% Remote (CA Bar Required)

Jobot; Irvine (CA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot seeks a Construction Defect Defense Attorney to join our remote team. The role focuses on construction defect defense along with exposure to personal injury and general liability matters. Requires active California Bar, CA experience, and the ability to manage a busy caseload from inception through resolution.

Salary ranges from $150,000 to $200,000 per year with 1800 billable hours and strong support staff. Remote work is available nationwide in the U.S.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Construction Defect experience (defense) required.
• Experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury defense.
• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• Recent California litigation experience required.
• Strong knowledge of California civil procedure and court systems.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of construction defect and personal injury defense matters.
• Draft and argue motions, pleadings, and legal briefs.
• Handle written discovery and depositions.
• Work closely with clients, insurance carriers, and experts.
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation.
• Develop case strategy and manage files independently.
• Collaborate with a strong team of attorneys and litigation support staff.
• Maintain 1800 billable hours with strong support staff and efficient workflow.

Skills

Construction Defect

Litigation

Defense

California Bar

Case Management

Insurance Defense

Personal Injury Defense

California Civil Procedure

Job description

Job Details

Construction Defect Defense Attorney | 100% Remote | CA Bar Required

Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 per year

100% Remote – Candidates may reside anywhere in the U.S.

Active California Bar + Recent California Experience Required

We are a well-established, highly regarded defense litigation firm with a strong presence across California. Our practice is focused on construction defect, personal injury, and general liability defense, representing developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and insurance carriers in complex, high-exposure matters.

We are actively seeking a Construction Defect Defense Attorney with strong litigation experience to join our team. This is an urgent need for an attorney who can step into a busy caseload and contribute immediately. This role will focus primarily on construction defect defense, with additional exposure to personal injury and general liability matters. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience managing CD cases and is comfortable handling matters from inception through resolution.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of construction defect and personal injury defense matters
• Draft and argue motions, pleadings, and legal briefs
• Handle written discovery and depositions
• Work closely with clients, insurance carriers, and experts
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation
• Develop case strategy and manage files independently
• Collaborate with a strong team of attorneys and litigation support staff
• 1800 billable requirement with strong support staff and efficient workflow

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Construction Defect experience (DEFENSE REQUIRED)
• Additional experience in insurance defense / personal injury defense
• Active California Bar license in good standing
• Recent California litigation experience required
• Strong knowledge of California civil procedure and court systems
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines independently

Why Join Us

• Fully remote flexibility – live anywhere in the U.S. while working on California-based matters
• Work on high-quality, complex construction defect cases (not just volume work)
• Strong support staff structure (paralegal + administrative support)
• Manageable billable expectations compared to larger firms
• Collaborative, low-turnover environment with experienced leadership
• Competitive compensation + bonus structure
• Opportunity to take ownership of cases and grow within a stable firm
• Collaborate with a strong team of attorneys and litigation support staff
• Manageable 1800 annual billable requirement

Our team is known for its collaborative culture, high-quality work product, and long-tenured attorneys. We offer a stable environment where attorneys are trusted to take ownership of their cases while being supported by experienced leadership and strong litigation support staff.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.