Construction & Real Estate Attorney, San Diego (26-003)

Klinedinst PC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote or hybrid work

Competitive pay range

Firm-wide growth opportunities

Job summary

Klinedinst PC in downtown San Diego seeks an attorney with 3–8 years of experience in construction litigation, real estate, and/or complex civil litigation to join our team and handle matters statewide.

Candidates must be California-licensed with strong academics and a drive for advocacy, with the ability to manage discovery, depositions, dispositive motions, and trial preparation. Flexible remote/hybrid arrangements offered.

Qualifications

• California-licensed attorney with 3–8 years of experience in construction, real estate or complex civil litigation.
• Strong advocacy, analytical and communication skills with a passion for resolving complex issues.
• Experience structuring discovery plans, taking/defending depositions, and drafting dispositive motions.
• Ability to manage document-intensive cases and prepare for trial.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage cases from inception through trial.
• Structure and oversee discovery plans and document review.
• Take and defend depositions; prepare dispositive motions.
• Communicate with clients and coordinate with support staff.
• Represent clients in complex civil and construction matters.

Skills

Construction litigation

Real estate law

Complex civil litigation

Deposition experience

Education

California Bar admission

Job description

Put your career into high gear by joining Klinedinst’s growing and dynamic legal team. Klinedinst is seeking an attorney with 3 to 8 years of experience in construction litigation, real estate, and/or complex civil litigation to join our team in our largest office in downtown San Diego, with the opportunity to handle matters throughout the state.

Top-tier talent deserves a top-tier place to take their career to the next level. Candidates for this position must be California licensed with strong academic credentials. We’re looking for individuals who have a passion for advocacy and are ready to find creative legal solutions for their clients.

The ideal candidate is ready to take on responsibility, independently handling cases while tackling complex issues. We’re also looking for attorneys with experience in structuring discovery plans, taking and defending depositions, managing document-intensive cases, drafting dispositive motions, and preparing for trial.

Coming to work with a solid work ethic, excellent organizational and communication skills, and a commitment to teamwork will be critical factors for success in this position.

On our end, we offer interesting cases, complex legal issues, great clients, and many opportunities for professional growth and development. We encourage our attorneys to become involved in the community, embrace their passions, and seek balance in their careers.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Californialicensed with 3 to 8years of experience in construction litigation,general litigation, business litigation, and/or complex civil litigation
• Strong academic background and the ambition to create an extraordinary career
• Candidates with construction defect and/or construction and real estate law experience are desired
• Solid work ethic and a passion for advocacy
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Pay range: $145,000-170,000 per year(depends on experience)
• Team player who’s ready to take on responsibility

THE KLINEDINST ENVIRONMENT INCLUDES:

• Supportive team-based law firm, with excellent support staff
• Opportunities to grow personally and professionally
• Opportunities to work on complex cases with significant responsibilities and client interaction
• A dynamic culture that embraces opportunities for remote or hybrid working arrangements
• Open, honest, and transparent communication within the firm
• Merit-based compensation

Hit the ground running and gain solid experience handling complex civil litigation/professional liability matters with some of the most respected attorneys in the field. Klinedinst PC is consistently recognized by Martindale, Super Lawyers, and other organizations for its talented team of legal professionals. Opportunities for growth are everywhere as the firm continues expanding its footprint across the West. We seek candidates who have a strong desire to build their own practice on a diversified, multi-state platform.Pay ranges are provided in compliance with SB1162, California’s pay transparency law; actual pay may vary based on a variety of factors, including education, applicable experience, etc.

Klinedinst PC is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workspace, actively seeking to hire, retain, and promote employees from varied backgrounds. We adhere to strict anti-discrimination, harassment, and retaliation policies based on protected characteristics like race, gender, disability and sexual orientation.