Litigation Associate

Newport Williams; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport Williams in Irvine, CA is seeking a mid-level Construction Litigation Associate to join our Irvine office. The firm specializes in construction and surety law and collaborates with partners recognized as leading voices in the field.

In this role you will handle construction and surety litigation matters from discovery through motion practice, with meaningful responsibility for research, writing, and case strategy.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in California.
• 3–5 years of litigation experience.
• Solid foundation in the discovery process.
• Knowledge of the California Code of Civil Procedure and use of practice guides like Rutter.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle construction and surety litigation matters from discovery through motion practice.
• Take meaningful responsibility for research, writing, and case strategy.

Skills

Litigation experience

Discovery process

Legal research

Legal writing

California Bar admission

Job description

Mid-level Construction Litigation Associate | Irvine, CA

Our client, a highly regarded boutique law firm with decades of focused experience in construction and surety law, is seeking a Construction Litigation Associate to join its Irvine office. The firm's construction practice is nationally ranked by leading legal directories, and associates work alongside partners recognized as leading voices in the field.

What you'll be doing:

Handling construction and surety litigation matters from discovery through motion practice, with meaningful responsibility for research, writing, and case strategy.

What we're looking for:

• Admitted to practice in California
• 3 to 5 years of litigation experience
• A solid foundation in the discovery process
• Working knowledge of the California Code of Civil Procedure and comfort using practice guides like Rutter to work through procedural questions
• Strong legal research and writing skills