Senior Construction Defect Litigator - Hybrid

Orion Placement; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Phoenix seeks a senior construction defect litigation attorney to take ownership of complex matters, develop case strategy, and lead depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial preparation.

Active Arizona Bar, 10+ years of attorney experience, and 3+ years of construction defect litigation are required, along with strong civil litigation, writing, research, and negotiation skills; hybrid schedule supported.

Qualifications

• Active Arizona Bar license in good standing.
• 10+ years of attorney experience.
• 3+ years of construction defect litigation experience.
• Strong civil litigation, legal writing, research, and case management skills.
• Experience conducting depositions and handling substantive litigation matters.
• Excellent client communication, judgment, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid Phoenix environment.
• Defense-side construction, insurance defense, trial, and mediation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex construction defect litigation matters from initial evaluation through resolution.
• Develop case strategy, evaluate liability and damages, and provide practical recommendations to clients.
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, discovery, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct and defend depositions involving parties, experts, contractors, subcontractors, and other witnesses.
• Work with construction experts and consultants to evaluate technical issues, damages, and potential exposure.
• Represent clients in hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and other proceedings.
• Manage discovery, deadlines, experts, and litigation strategy across an active caseload.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding case developments, exposure, strategy, and resolution.
• Prepare matters for trial and take on courtroom responsibilities appropriate to your experience.

Skills

Client communication

Negotiation

Judgment

Time management

Hybrid work adaptability

Education

Arizona Bar admission

Job description

Confidential Employer in Phoenix seeks a senior construction defect litigation attorney to take ownership of complex matters, develop case strategy, and lead depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial preparation.

Active Arizona Bar, 10+ years of attorney experience, and 3+ years of construction defect litigation are required, along with strong civil litigation, writing, research, and negotiation skills; hybrid schedule supported.