General Liability/Construction Defect Associate Attorney

ZipRecruiter; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in California is seeking an Associate Attorney to join their General Liability and Construction Defect practice group. Candidates should have 3-6 years of experience in defense cases, legal research skills, and the ability to manage complex litigation. The firm offers a hybrid work environment, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits, fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and 401(k)

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in general liability and construction defect.
• Must be admitted to practice in California.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a litigation caseload.
• Prepare and respond to discovery responses and pleadings.
• Trial preparation and support.

Skills

Superior research and writing skills

Ability to analyze complex matters

Experience with motion practice and depositions

Ability to multi-task

Capable of independent work

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Description

MG+M The Law Firm (MG+M) is seeking to add an Associate Attorney to our General Liability and Construction Defect practice group in any of our four California offices (San Francisco, Walnut Creek, Los Angeles, and Irvine). The candidate should have about three (3) to six (6) years of experience in handling Defense General Liability and Construction Defect cases.

MG+M is a nationally renowned litigation law firm concentrating on complex civil matters. The firm's expertise is diverse but focused in the areas of toxic tort, complex product liability, local government, general liability, and commercial litigation. We approach litigation as a unified team, integrating our efforts with those of our clients to advance their interests wherever they do business. Our goal is always to deliver optimal results at the best possible value.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Handle local and accounts throughout the state of California.
• Independently manage a litigation caseload.
• Conduct depositions.
• Prepare witnesses for deposition and trial.
• Review and analyze discovery requests.
• Prepare and respond to discovery responses and pleadings.
• Prepare court filings and serve counsel; experience with e-filing.
• Trial preparation and support.
• Maintain accurate time records.

Candidate Requirements:

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in one or more of the following practice areas: general liability and construction defect.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Must be admitted to practice in the state of California.
• Experience with motion practice and depositions.
• Experience taking lead in plaintiff and expert depositions.
• Capable of independent work.
• Work in an organized and efficient manner.
• Superior research and writing skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to analyze complex matters.

Why Should You Apply?

Our associates work closely with our senior lawyers and clients on challenging work in an entrepreneurial and collegial environment. We offer a hybrid work environment, with the potential for fully remote work, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and 401(k).

MG+M will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity and inclusion as a fundamental value.