Senior Construction Defect & General Liability Litigator

Orion Placement; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking an experienced California civil litigation attorney to join a defense-focused practice in construction defect and general liability matters. You will manage complex defense caseloads, develop litigation strategy with senior attorneys, and handle discovery, depositions, and court appearances across California offices in Newport Beach, Sacramento, and Pleasant Hill.

The role emphasizes collaboration, autonomy, and client service with strong emphasis on quality and

Qualifications

• 4+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Construction defect and/or general liability litigation experience required.
• Defense-side litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Experience independently handling discovery, depositions, motion practice, court appearances, and case strategy.
• Excellent legal research, writing, negotiation, and oral 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, motions for summary judgment, motions in limine, and other dispositive motions.
• Appear in court for hearings, case management conferences, settlement conferences, and trial-related proceedings.
• Communicate directly 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 firm's Newport Beach, Sacramento, and Pleasant Hill offices to provide exceptional client representation throughout California.

Skills

Civil litigation

Client communication

Research writing

Oral advocacy

Job description

Orion Placement is seeking an experienced California civil litigation attorney to join a defense-focused practice in construction defect and general liability matters. You will manage complex defense caseloads, develop litigation strategy with senior attorneys, and handle discovery, depositions, and court appearances across California offices in Newport Beach, Sacramento, and Pleasant Hill.

The role emphasizes collaboration, autonomy, and client service with strong emphasis on quality and