Senior Construction Defense Attorney — Hybrid CA Practice Lead

Orion Placement; 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

Confidential Employer in California seeks an experienced civil defense attorney to lead construction defect and general liability defense matters. You will own cases from inception through resolution, develop strategy with senior attorneys, and handle discovery, depositions, and motions with minimal supervision.

The role requires a California Bar license and 10+ years of civil litigation, with strong negotiation, writing, and client management 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.

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

Skills

Civil litigation

Discovery management

Deposition handling

Motion practice

Court appearances

Negotiation

Oral advocacy

Client relationships

Job description

Confidential Employer in California seeks an experienced civil defense attorney to lead construction defect and general liability defense matters. You will own cases from inception through resolution, develop strategy with senior attorneys, and handle discovery, depositions, and motions with minimal supervision.

The role requires a California Bar license and 10+ years of civil litigation, with strong negotiation, writing, and client management skills.