Senior Construction Defect & Liability Litigator-Hybrid CA

Orionplacement; Newport Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 195,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking an experienced civil litigator for a hybrid role across Newport Beach, Sacramento, and Pleasant Hill offices. You will own construction defect and general liability defense matters from inception to resolution and work closely with senior attorneys to shape strategy.

Required are 10+ years’ civil litigation experience and an active California Bar license; defense-oriented practice is strongly preferred.

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.

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 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.

Skills

Civil litigation

Discovery

Deposition

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Job description

Orionplacement is seeking an experienced civil litigator for a hybrid role across Newport Beach, Sacramento, and Pleasant Hill offices. You will own construction defect and general liability defense matters from inception to resolution and work closely with senior attorneys to shape strategy.

Required are 10+ years’ civil litigation experience and an active California Bar license; defense-oriented practice is strongly preferred.