Construction Litigation Attorney

TalentCloud Group; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

401(k) plan with partial employerMatch

Performance bonuses

Career development opportunities

Job summary

TalentCloud Group in Los Angeles seeks a Construction Litigation Attorney to join its growing litigation practice. You will handle sophisticated construction disputes from inception through trial, working directly with clients and shaping case strategy.

The ideal candidate has at least four years of litigation experience and active California Bar status, with a background in construction or complex civil litigation.

Qualifications

• Active California State Bar membership.
• Minimum of 4 years of litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Experience handling discovery, depositions, and motion practice.
• Ability to independently manage litigation matters and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction litigation matters through all phases from filing to trial.
• Draft and argue pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests/responses, and dispositive motions.
• Take and defend fact and expert witness depositions.
• Prepare for court appearances, hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Analyze contracts, change orders, project records, and related documentation.
• Develop and execute tailored litigation strategies to meet client objectives.
• Collaborate with clients, experts, insurers, opposing counsel, and witnesses.
• Assist in trial preparation, including witness preparation and evidentiary analysis.
• Independently manage assigned matters with partners and litigation teams.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Discovery & motions

Case management

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

An established and highly regarded law firm is seeking a talented Construction Litigation Attorney to join its growing litigation practice. This role offers the opportunity to handle sophisticated construction-related disputes from inception through trial, working directly with clients and playing a key role in case strategy and execution. The ideal candidate will have strong litigation experience, excellent advocacy skills, and a background in construction or complex civil litigation. The firm offers a collaborative environment, meaningful responsibility, remote work flexibility, competitive compensation, and annual performance-based bonus opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage construction litigation matters through all phases of litigation, from initial case assessment through resolution and trial.
• Draft and argue pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and dispositive motions.
• Take and defend fact and expert witness depositions.
• Prepare for and participate in court appearances, hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Analyze construction contracts, specifications, change orders, project records, and related documentation.
• Evaluate claims, defenses, contractual obligations, and litigation risks.
• Develop and execute effective litigation strategies tailored to client objectives.
• Collaborate with clients, experts, insurance representatives, opposing counsel, and witnesses.
• Participate in trial preparation, including witness preparation and evidentiary analysis.
• Independently manage assigned matters while working closely with partners and litigation teams.

Required Qualifications

• Active membership in the California State Bar in good standing.
• Minimum of 4 years of litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Experience handling discovery, depositions, and motion practice.
• Ability to independently manage litigation matters and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience handling construction litigation matters.
• Familiarity with construction contracts, project documentation, change orders, delay claims, defect claims, and other construction-related disputes.
• Experience representing contractors, subcontractors, developers, property owners, insurers, or other stakeholders in construction projects.
• Background in complex civil litigation, including mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $165,000 - $225,000 annually
• Annual performance bonus opportunities
• Billable-hour bonus opportunities
• Remote work flexibility
• Comprehensive health insurance benefits
• 401(k) plan with partial employer matching contribution
• Professional and collaborative work environment
• Meaningful opportunities for career development and advancement

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.

The ideal candidate will possess at least four years of litigation experience, be licensed and in good standing with the California Bar, and have experience in construction litigation or complex civil litigation. Candidates should demonstrate strong skills in discovery, depositions, motion practice, case management, and client advocacy.