Construction Defect - Associate Attorney

Overview

This role focuses on defending developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals in complex construction defect matters. The ideal candidate will have strong litigation experience, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to manage cases from inception through resolution.

The position offers a flexible hybrid or remote working arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Manage and assist with construction defect and related insurance defense matters from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations
• Prepare for and participate in inspections, site investigations, mediations, arbitrations, and court appearances
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices
• Provide timely reporting and case evaluations to clients and insurance carriers
• Work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to efficiently manage a litigation caseload

Requirements

• JD from an ABA accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in the state of California
• 2+ years of defense litigation required
• Experience drafting and arguing dispositive or discovery motions
• Experience cross-examining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses
• Experience handling court appearances and depositions (trial experience a plus)
• Superior analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Construction defect, design professional, premises liability, and related insurance defense experience
• Familiarity with construction contracts, building codes, plans and specifications, and construction practices

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $145,000—$210,000 USD
• Discretionary bonuses: eligible
• Full-time benefits include: 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Details of participation in benefit plans will be provided upon an offer of employment

Compensation decisions consider factors such as experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands, other business and organizational needs, and other factors permitted by law. Final salary wages offered may be outside of the range based on other reasons and individual circumstances.

Location

San Francisco Office (flexible hybrid or remote working arrangement).