Remote Construction Defect Litigation Associate

Mission Recruiting, LLC; Diamond Bar (CA); Remote; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Origination credit

Fully remote California practice

Unlimited PTO

Paid holidays

1800-hour annual target

Strong support staff

Job summary

Mission Recruiting presents an Associate Attorney opportunity in California focusing on construction defect litigation within a thriving defense firm. You will own cases, collaborate directly with partners, and interact with sophisticated clients across the state.

The position offers a base salary of $175,000–$200,000+ DOE, discretionary bonuses, 25% origination credit, and a fully remote California practice with unlimited PTO and holidays. An 1800-hour annual expectation applies.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction defect litigation.
• Ability to draft pleadings, discovery, and dispositive motions.
• Collaborate with clients and partners on litigation strategy.

Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload focused on construction defect litigation
• Represent subcontractors and general contractors in active litigation matters
• Draft pleadings, discovery, and dispositive motions
• Conduct and defend depositions involving experts, contractors, and key witnesses
• Prepare matters for mediation, arbitration, and trial
• Collaborate with clients and partners on litigation strategy

Skills

Construction defect litigation

Litigation strategy

Deposition handling

Pleadings & motions

Client interaction

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Mission Recruiting presents an Associate Attorney opportunity in California focusing on construction defect litigation within a thriving defense firm. You will own cases, collaborate directly with partners, and interact with sophisticated clients across the state.

The position offers a base salary of $175,000–$200,000+ DOE, discretionary bonuses, 25% origination credit, and a fully remote California practice with unlimited PTO and holidays. An 1800-hour annual expectation applies.