Construction Litigation Attorney - Mentor-Led, Courtroom Ready

Jobot

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 160,000 - 200,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

Bonus opportunities

Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) retirement plan

PTO & firm holidays

Bar dues & CLE expenses

Mentorship and professional dev

Courtroom experience

Job summary

Jobot, a reputable California law firm, seeks an experienced associate to manage construction and commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution. The role involves drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and settlement agreements, while coordinating depositions and court appearances.

You will analyze contracts, project records, and disputes, communicating closely with clients and experts.

Qualifications

Juris Doctor degree required.
Active California State Bar membership required.
2–10 years civil litigation experience.
Construction litigation experience preferred.
Experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and memoranda.
Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

Manage construction and commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution.
Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, legal memoranda, and settlement agreements.
Propound and respond to written discovery and manage document production.
Conduct and defend depositions and attend court hearings, mediations, and arbitrations.
Analyze construction contracts, project records, payment disputes, delay claims, and change orders.
Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, experts, consultants, and court personnel.
Assist with case strategy, trial preparation, and settlement negotiations.
Manage court deadlines, filing requirements, and multiple active matters.