Litigation Associate Attorney - Construction Defect (Hybrid)

KAHANA & FELD LLP; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible PTO

Realistic partnership track

Job summary

KAHANA & FELD LLP, a National Law Journal 500 firm, is seeking Construction Defect Attorneys in California to join their team. This is a great opportunity for experienced practitioners or those transitioning into a new practice area.

Joining Kahana Feld means working with talented attorneys in a firm that prioritizes mentorship and inclusivity. They offer a competitive base salary between $115,000 - $200,000, plus bonuses based on performance.

Apply now and be part of a recognized Top Workplace that values respect, diversity, and impact!

Qualifications

• Litigation experience involving construction defect is preferred but not required.
• Excellent references and a record of job stability.
• Member of the California bar in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Work with great attorneys and contribute to a positive culture.
• Benefit from dedicated training to enhance legal skills.
• Develop your career and make a difference.

Skills

Litigation experience

Excellent references

California bar membership

Job description

Description

Build your career in litigation with Kahana Feld, a National Law Journal 500 firm, where legal professionals can have fulfilling careers. We have immediate openings for Construction Defect Attorneys in all of our California offices.

Kahana Feld welcomes applications from experienced practitioners, attorneys seeking to transition into a new practice area, and recently admitted attorneys.

We are seeking attorneys that are looking for an opportunity to:

• Work with great attorneys at a firm that prides itself on having a great culture.
• Benefit from our dedicated training and development team to enhance your legal skills and receive mentoring.
• Contribute to an inclusive environment fundamentally built on respect for all team members and where mentorship and a positive culture are a priority.
• Develop your career and make a difference in the world.

KF was recognized as a 2026 Top Workplace and awarded the Gold DEI Leadership Seal from the State Bar of California.

Here are a few of the many things that make KF a great firm:

• Excellent benefits (including recently added Paid Parental Leave).
• Flexible PTO.
• Leadership positions are open to all attorneys in every office.
• Realistic partnership and equity partnership track. All KF attorneys are eligible for partnership, both equity and non-equity. Promotion is based on your ability to do great work and fit our culture, and not on business development.

Requirements

• Litigation experience involving construction defect is preferred but not required; compensation will be commensurate with qualifications, skills, and relevant experience.
• Excellent references and a record of job stability.
• Member of the California bar in good standing.

KF offers competitive base compensation from $115,000 - $200,000, dependent on relevant qualifications and experience, plus discretionary and hours-based bonuses.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Kahana Feld provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.