Experienced Construction Defect Attorney — Hybrid (OC)

Orion Placement; Santa Ana (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A respected law firm in Santa Ana is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney specializing in construction defect litigation. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in this field along with 2 years of litigation experience. This position offers a hybrid work schedule and competitive compensation package. Join a collegial environment where you can have significant client contact and case responsibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of construction defect experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of litigation experience.
• Strong litigation skills, including handling cases independently.

Responsibilities

• Handle construction defect litigation matters from inception through trial.
• Conduct discovery, site inspections, issue analysis, depositions, and settlement negotiations.
• Manage court appearances, depositions, and hearings independently.

Skills

Strong litigation skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

Admission to the California Bar

Job description

About the job Associate Attorney - Construction Defect

Note: This position is a hybrid work schedule for the Santa Ana, CA office. Associates with fewer than 2 years of experience are required to be in office close to full time or full time.

About Our Client

Our client is a respected law firm based in Orange County, California, known for its high-quality legal work and innovative solutions in the construction defect litigation space. They pride themselves on offering the resources and sophistication of a larger firm while maintaining a collegial, entrepreneurial culture that provides attorneys with significant client contact and professional development.

Job Description

• Handle construction defect litigation matters from inception through trial with minimal supervision
• Conduct discovery, site inspections, issue analysis, depositions, and settlement negotiations
• Retain and work with expert witnesses for expert discovery
• Independently manage court appearances, depositions, and hearings
• Collaborate with a team to achieve client and firm goals

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of construction defect experience
• Minimum of 2 years of litigation experience
• Strong litigation skills, including handling cases independently
• Admission to the California Bar
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team

Why This is a Great Opportunity

• Join an AV-rated law firm known for its sophisticated work and excellent reputation
• Gain significant client contact and case responsibility
• Work in a collegial environment with entrepreneurial flexibility
• Competitive compensation package, including full benefits
• Opportunity to work on complex and challenging legal matters with respected attorneys in the field

JOB CODE: JPC - 92

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• recent construction defect: 5 years (Required)
• recent litigation: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Santa Ana, CA 92705