Construction Litigation Attorney - Firmwide ($165-225k , Hybrid)

iMGN Talent; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Billable-hour bonus opportunities

Remote flexibility

Health insurance

401(k) with partial employer match

Job summary

iMGN Talent is seeking an experienced Construction Litigation Attorney to join its firmwide litigation practice on a hybrid remote basis. The role offers opportunities to handle sophisticated construction disputes with meaningful responsibility and direct client interaction.

The position includes remote flexibility, reasonable billable-hour expectations, competitive compensation, and annual bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of litigation experience.
• Active California Bar admission in good standing.
• Experience with discovery, depositions, and motion practice.
• Ability to independently manage litigation matters while collaborating with others.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction litigation matters from inception through resolution and trial.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and dispositive motions.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Prepare for and argue motions and participate in court proceedings.
• Review construction contracts, change orders, specifications, and project documentation.
• Analyze potential claims, defenses, contractual obligations, and litigation risks.
• Work directly with clients, experts, insurance professionals, opposing counsel, and witnesses.
• Participate in mediations, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies.
• Manage assignments independently while collaborating with experienced attorneys and legal teams.

Skills

Litigation

Construction law

Legal research

Deposition practice

Client interaction

Job description

Construction Litigation Attorney - Firmwide (Hybrid Remote)

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Work Arrangement: Remote flexibility
• Salary: $165,000–$225,000 per year
• Bonus: Annual performance and billable-hour bonus opportunities

About the Role

An established law firm is seeking an experienced Construction Litigation Attorney to join its litigation practice.

This is an opportunity to handle sophisticated construction disputes with meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, and involvement throughout the full lifecycle of a case, from initial claims through resolution and trial.

The position offers remote flexibility, reasonable billable-hour expectations, competitive compensation, and annual bonus opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage construction litigation matters from inception through resolution and trial.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and dispositive motions.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Prepare for and argue motions and participate in court proceedings.
• Review construction contracts, change orders, specifications, and project documentation.
• Analyze potential claims, defenses, contractual obligations, and litigation risks.
• Work directly with clients, experts, insurance professionals, opposing counsel, and witnesses.
• Participate in mediations, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies.
• Manage assignments independently while collaborating with experienced attorneys and legal teams.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of litigation experience.
• Active California Bar admission and membership in good standing.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Experience with discovery, depositions, and motion practice.
• Ability to independently manage litigation matters while working collaboratively with other attorneys.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience handling construction litigation matters.
• Familiarity with construction contracts, project documentation, change orders, and construction-related claims.
• Experience representing contractors, developers, property owners, insurers, or other parties involved in construction disputes.
• Experience handling complex civil litigation through mediation, settlement, and trial.
• Annual performance and billable-hour bonus opportunities
• Remote flexibility
• Competitive health insurance
• 401(k) with partial employer match
• Actual compensation will depend on experience and qualifications.
• Candidates considered for this opportunity should have 4+ years of litigation experience, active California Bar admission, and relevant experience in construction litigation, complex civil litigation, discovery, depositions, and motion practice.