Senior Construction Defect Defense Attorney (Hybrid CA)

Orion Placement; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Confidential Employer in California seeks an experienced attorney to independently manage construction defect and general liability defense matters from inception to resolution. You will develop litigation strategies with clients and senior attorneys, draft and respond to discovery, and take depositions of parties and experts.

The role requires strong advocacy skills and collaboration with Sacramento and Pleasant Hill offices.

Qualifications

• Active California bar license.
• 10+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Construction defect and/or general liability defense experience.
• Strong research, writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage construction defect and general liability defense cases from inception through resolution.
• Develop litigation strategy in partnership with clients and senior attorneys.
• Draft, propound, and respond to all phases of written discovery.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, and expert witnesses.
• Prepare and argue law and motion matters, including demurrers and motions for summary judgment.
• Appear in court for hearings, case management conferences, settlement conferences, and trial-related proceedings.
• Communicate with clients regarding litigation strategy, case developments, and risk assessment.
• Supervise and collaborate with paralegals and legal support staff.
• Evaluate cases and contribute to settlement and resolution strategies.
• Collaborate with attorneys across the Sacramento and Pleasant Hill offices.

Skills

Civil litigation

Discovery handling

Deposition experience

Legal writing

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Confidential Employer in California seeks an experienced attorney to independently manage construction defect and general liability defense matters from inception to resolution. You will develop litigation strategies with clients and senior attorneys, draft and respond to discovery, and take depositions of parties and experts.

The role requires strong advocacy skills and collaboration with Sacramento and Pleasant Hill offices.