Construction Litigation Attorney - Hybrid Remote

Jobot; Bakersfield (CA); Híbrido; USD 150.000 - 225.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k) with firm match and profit分享

PTO and paid holidays

1,800 annual billable hours

Hybrid remote

Descripción de la vacante

Jobot is seeking a Construction Litigation Attorney or Counsel in California for a hybrid remote role. The position offers a base salary of $150,000 to $225,000 per year plus bonuses up to $50,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

The firm handles disputes for public schools and other public entities across California. Ideal candidates hold a CA Bar admission and have recent construction litigation experience, with first- or second-chair trial or arbitration experience.

Formación

• CA Bar admission in good standing in California.
• Recent construction litigation experience in public or education sector matters preferred.
• First- or second-chair trial or arbitration experience required or strongly preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Manage complex construction litigation from start to finish in state court, arbitration, mediation and administrative proceedings.
• Represent California public agencies in disputes involving public works construction, delay, disruption and impact claims, defective design and construction, contract interpretation and enforcement, bid protests, and related matters.
• Draft and argue dispositive motions and prepare cases for trial or arbitration.
• Advise clients on avoiding claims and managing contracts to resolve disputes.
• Collaborate with transactional and public contracting attorneys to address issues before disputes arise.
• Work directly with clients, consultants and construction professionals.

Conocimientos

Trial experience

Arbitration experience

Construction litigation

CA Bar

Descripción del empleo

Job details:

Construction Litigation Attorney or Counsel - Hybrid Remote - $150k to $225k + Bonuses

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Stanton Sikorski

Salary: $150,000 - $225,000 per year

A bit about us:

Founded nearly two decades ago, with seven offices across California, we are a 130+ attorney firm devoted exclusively to representing public schools, community colleges, educational institutions, and other public entities. We serve more than 500 education clients — school districts, SELPAs, county offices of education, private schools, government agencies, and municipalities. Our attorneys include former educators, school board members, and in-house counsel who bring firsthand operational knowledge to every engagement. That depth of institutional understanding is what separates us from generalist firms handling education work on the side.

Why join us?

• Base salary range: $150k to $225k
• Quarterly and annual bonuses up to $50k
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with generous firm match and profit sharing
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• 1,800 annual billable hours — structured to support sustainable, long-term practice
• Hybrid remote

Job Details

Work hybrid remote out of any of the following locations: Beverlyn Glenn/Los Angeles, Carlsbad, Sacramento, Oakland, Corona, Fresno, Bakersfield.

• Manage complex construction litigation from start to finish in state court, arbitration, mediation and administrative proceedings.
• Represent California public agencies in disputes involving public works construction, delay, disruption and impact claims, defective design and construction, contract interpretation and enforcement, change orders and extra work, bid protests, payment and performance bond claims, professional liability involving architects and engineers, develop litigation strategy, oversee discovery, take and defend depositions, and manage experts.
• Draft and argue dispositive motions, and prepare cases for trial or arbitration.
• Advise clients on avoiding claims, administering contracts and resolving disputes.
• Work with transactional and public contracting attorneys to address construction issues before they become disputes.
• Work directly with clients, consultants and construction professionals.

Looking For:

• CA Bar Admission
• Recent construction litigation experience
• First- or second-chair trial or arbitration experience

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.