Senior Construction Defect & General Liability Litigator

Orion Placement

Sacramento (CA)

Hybrid

USD 180,000 - 260,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking an experienced civil defense attorney with 10+ years of civil litigation in California, focusing on construction defect and general liability. The role requires handling discovery, depositions, motion practice, and court appearances with minimal supervision.

You will collaborate with senior attorneys and clients to develop litigation strategy, manage complex matters across Sacramento and Pleasant Hill, and contribute to favorable settlements while maintaining top-tier

Qualifications

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 Sacramento and Pleasant Hill offices to provide exceptional client representation throughout California.