Senior Construction Defect Attorney - Remote CA

Hartford; Brea (CA); Remote; USD 132,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life

401(k) with company match

Annual incentive bonus

Paid holidays and paid time off

Fitness reimbursement

Reimbursed work-related travel/parking

Company phone and internet allowance

Job summary

The Hartford in California is seeking a Sr Staff Attorney to lead construction defect litigation from early assessment through trial, with close collaboration with Claims and insureds. This remote role requires significant California domicile and ongoing availability for occasional in-person appearances; you will direct strategy, manage caseloads, take depositions, and argue at hearings.

Join a stable in-house practice that values sound judgment, strong courtroom presence, and professional

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active CA license.
• 7+ years of relevant litigation experience including construction defect and insurance defense.
• First-chair jury trial and/or appellate experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage an inventory of construction defect files and related defense matters from inception to trial.
• Analyze issues, conduct legal research, and develop defense strategies.
• Draft pleadings, discovery requests/responses, motions, and briefs with minimal supervision.
• Take and defend depositions; work with experts; prepare witnesses for testimony.
• Represent clients at trials, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and other proceedings.
• Provide timely legal advice and liability/damages evaluations to Claims and insureds.

Skills

Trial experience

Legal writing

Case management

Clear communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The Hartford in California is seeking a Sr Staff Attorney to lead construction defect litigation from early assessment through trial, with close collaboration with Claims and insureds. This remote role requires significant California domicile and ongoing availability for occasional in-person appearances; you will direct strategy, manage caseloads, take depositions, and argue at hearings.

Join a stable in-house practice that values sound judgment, strong courtroom presence, and professional