Senior Construction Defect Litigation Attorney

Orionplacement; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement in San Francisco is seeking an experienced California litigator to lead complex construction defect matters. You will manage cases from evaluation through trial, with autonomy and direct client interaction.

This senior role requires 12+ years civil litigation experience, strong motion practice, and a track record handling plaintiff-side matters across the Bay Area. You will work closely with experts and colleagues, handle strategy, depositions, hearings, and settlements, and

Qualifications

• Active California Bar membership.
• 12+ years of substantial civil litigation experience.
• Strong motion practice, discovery, depositions, and complex case management.
• Trial, arbitration, or judicial reference experience preferred.
• Construction defect litigation experience preferred.
• Plaintiff-side, HOA, community association, real estate, or construction-related litigation experience a plus.
• Strong written and oral advocacy, organization, and judgment.
• Self-directed, detail-oriented, and able to own sophisticated matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex construction defect litigation matters from case evaluation through resolution.
• Draft, evaluate, and manage case management orders and litigation strategy.
• Prepare, brief, and argue substantive motions.
• Lead and oversee written discovery, document review, and discovery strategy.
• Prepare for percipient and expert depositions.
• Represent clients in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, judicial reference proceedings, and trials.
• Evaluate settlement opportunities and develop practical early-resolution strategies when appropriate.
• Coordinate effectively with clients, consultants, experts, opposing counsel, and other case participants.
• Independently manage deadlines, priorities, and case responsibilities with exceptional attention to detail.

Skills

Civil litigation

Discovery

Depositions

Motion practice

Case management

Trial/arbitration

Construction defect

Plaintiff-side

Job description

Pay:

$190,000.00 - $280,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take a senior, highly visible role handling sophisticated plaintiff-side construction defect litigation.


• Own complex matters from case strategy and discovery through resolution, arbitration, judicial reference, and trial.


• Join an established practice with deep experience representing homeowners and community associations in significant construction claims.


• Work closely with clients, experts, and experienced attorneys on technically challenging, high-impact matters.


• Enjoy meaningful autonomy and the opportunity to bring your judgment, courtroom experience, and litigation strategy directly to each case.

Location

San Francisco, California / Greater San Francisco Bay Area. This is a local Bay Area position requiring regular in-person availability for court appearances, depositions, proceedings, client matters, and other case responsibilities.

Note

We are seeking an experienced California litigator with 12+ years of substantial hands-on civil litigation experience. Candidates with 20+ years of experience are especially encouraged to apply. Active California Bar membership and the ability to handle matters throughout the Bay Area are required. Construction defect experience is strongly preferred.

About Us

We are a well-established California plaintiff-side law firm focused on helping homeowners and community associations resolve complex construction defect claims. Our team combines sophisticated litigation strategy, detailed case preparation, and practical problem-solving to pursue meaningful results for our clients. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage complex construction defect litigation matters from case evaluation through resolution.


• Draft, evaluate, and manage case management orders and litigation strategy.


• Prepare, brief, and argue substantive motions.


• Lead and oversee written discovery, document review, and discovery strategy.


• Prepare for and conduct percipient and expert depositions.


• Represent clients in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, judicial reference proceedings, and trials.


• Evaluate settlement opportunities and develop practical early-resolution strategies when appropriate.


• Coordinate effectively with clients, consultants, experts, opposing counsel, and other case participants.


• Independently manage deadlines, priorities, and case responsibilities with exceptional attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Active membership in good standing with the California Bar.


• 12+ years of substantial civil litigation experience.


• Strong experience with motion practice, discovery, depositions, and complex case management.


• Trial, arbitration, or judicial reference experience strongly preferred.


• Construction defect litigation experience strongly preferred.


• Plaintiff-side, HOA, community association, real estate, or construction-related litigation experience is a plus.


• Strong written and oral advocacy, communication, organization, and judgment.


• Self-directed, responsive, detail-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of sophisticated matters.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• You will have the autonomy to use the litigation judgment you have built throughout your career.


• Your work will directly impact homeowners and communities facing significant construction issues.


• You will handle substantive, sophisticated matters rather than being limited to a narrow portion of the litigation process.


• You will join a specialized practice where deep litigation experience and thoughtful strategy are highly valued.


• You will collaborate with experienced professionals while maintaining meaningful ownership of your cases.

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Benefits:

• Health insurance


• Retirement plan


• Vision insurance