Senior Construction Defect & Liability Defense Counsel

Orion Placement; Sacramento (CA); Hybride; USD 195 000 - 250 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Résumé du poste

Confidential Employer. in California seeks an experienced civil litigator to manage construction defect and general liability defense matters from inception through resolution.

You will own complex cases, develop strategy with clients and senior attorneys, and appear in court across multiple offices. Ideal candidates have 10+ years' civil litigation experience, a CA Bar license, and strong research, writing, and advocacy skills.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license.
• 10+ 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.
• Strong client relationship and case management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple complex litigation matters with minimal supervision.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Civil litigation

Discovery

Depositions

Motions

Court appearances

Negotiation

Oral advocacy

Client management

Legal research

Writing

Description du poste

Confidential Employer. in California seeks an experienced civil litigator to manage construction defect and general liability defense matters from inception through resolution.

You will own complex cases, develop strategy with clients and senior attorneys, and appear in court across multiple offices. Ideal candidates have 10+ years' civil litigation experience, a CA Bar license, and strong research, writing, and advocacy skills.