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

Jobot; Walnut Creek (CA); Remote; USD 150.000 - 200.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Fully remote

High-quality cases

Strong support staff

Collaborative culture

Competitive compensation + bonus

Ownership of cases

Stable firm

California-focused practice

Zusammenfassung

Jobot is seeking a Construction Defect Defense Attorney for a fully remote role. You’ll handle California-based defense matters while residing anywhere in the United States, with CA Bar required and recent CA litigation experience.

You’ll manage a demanding caseload, draft motions and briefs, and collaborate with insurance carriers and experts. A robust support staff and competitive compensation accompany a strong firm culture.

Qualifikationen

• 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; knowledge of CA civil procedure.

Aufgaben

• 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 hour requirement with strong support staff and efficient workflow.

Kenntnisse

Construction Defect experience

Ausbildung

Active California Bar license

Jobbeschreibung

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

A bit about us

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.

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.

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

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

If you are a construction defect defense attorney looking for a fully remote opportunity with a stable, well-run firm and strong case pipeline, we encourage you to apply.

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