Remote Construction Defect Defense Associate Attorney

Triwill Group; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending and health savings

Life insurance

Paid time off and parental leave

Professional development support

Employee assistance and wellness

Referral and employee discount

Job summary

Segal McCambridge, a respected national litigation firm, seeks an Associate Attorney to join its national construction defect defense practice in a fully remote role supporting a West Coast-based team.

The position requires an active U.S. license, 2+ years defending civil matters, and experience with construction defect defense, pleadings, discovery, and trial preparation. You will work Pacific Time hours and collaborate with partners and clients on high-stakes matters.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 2+ years of experience practicing law on the defense side.
• Prior construction defect defense experience.
• Experience with civil litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and litigation strategy.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and competing priorities.
• Ability and willingness to work with a team operating primarily on Pacific Time.
• Proactive, ownership-driven approach and a strong interest in developing as a trial lawyer.

Responsibilities

• Drafting pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents.
• Managing and responding to written discovery.
• Conducting legal research and preparing case assessments.
• Assisting with expert discovery and construction-related litigation issues.
• Preparing for hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial.
• Assisting with trial preparation, including exhibits, witness preparation, and trial strategy.
• Managing case deadlines and associated litigation tasks.
• Working closely with partners, clients, experts, and other members of the litigation team.

Skills

Legal writing/briefs

Legal research

Time management

Communication

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Job description

Segal McCambridge, a respected national litigation firm, seeks an Associate Attorney to join its national construction defect defense practice in a fully remote role supporting a West Coast-based team.

The position requires an active U.S. license, 2+ years defending civil matters, and experience with construction defect defense, pleadings, discovery, and trial preparation. You will work Pacific Time hours and collaborate with partners and clients on high-stakes matters.