Remote Construction Defect Defense Attorney

Wilson Elser; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Wilson Elser in San Francisco is seeking a Construction Defect – Associate Attorney to defend developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals in complex defect matters. The ideal candidate has strong litigation experience and the ability to manage cases from inception through resolution.

Requirements include a JD from an ABA-accredited law school and California admission, with 2+ years of defense litigation experience.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in the state of California
• 2+ years of defense litigation required
• Construction defect, design professional, premises liability, and related insurance defense experience preferred
• Familiarity with construction contracts, building codes, plans and specifications, and construction practices preferred
• Experience drafting and arguing dispositive or discovery motions
• Experience cross-examining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses
• Experience handling court appearances, depositions, and trial experience a plus
• Superior analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

• Manage and assist with construction defect and related insurance defense matters from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations
• Prepare for and participate in inspections, site investigations, mediations, arbitrations, and court appearances
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment
• Provide timely reporting and case evaluations to clients and insurance carriers
• Work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to efficiently manage a litigation caseload

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Strong written and oral communication

2+ years of defense litigation

Education

JD from ABA accredited law school

Job description

Wilson Elser in San Francisco is seeking a Construction Defect – Associate Attorney to defend developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals in complex defect matters. The ideal candidate has strong litigation experience and the ability to manage cases from inception through resolution.

Requirements include a JD from an ABA-accredited law school and California admission, with 2+ years of defense litigation experience.