Associate Attorney - Construction Defect

Note: This position is a hybrid work schedule for the Santa Ana, CA office. Associates with fewer than 2 years of experience are required to be in office close to full time or full time.

About Our Client

Our client is a respected law firm based in Orange County, California, known for its high-quality legal work and innovative solutions in the construction defect litigation space. They pride themselves on offering the resources and sophistication of a larger firm while maintaining a collegial, entrepreneurial culture that provides attorneys with significant client contact and professional development.

Job Description

• Handle construction defect litigation matters from inception through trial with minimal supervision
• Conduct discovery, site inspections, issue analysis, depositions, and settlement negotiations
• Retain and work with expert witnesses for expert discovery
• Independently manage court appearances, depositions, and hearings
• Collaborate with a team to achieve client and firm goals

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of construction defect experience
• Minimum of 2 years of litigation experience
• Strong litigation skills, including handling cases independently
• Admission to the California Bar
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team

Why This is a Great Opportunity

• Join an AV-rated law firm known for its sophisticated work and excellent reputation
• Gain significant client contact and case responsibility
• Work in a collegial environment with entrepreneurial flexibility
• Competitive compensation package, including full benefits
• Opportunity to work on complex and challenging legal matters with respected attorneys in the field

JOB CODE: JPC - 92

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• recent construction defect: 5 years (Required)
• recent litigation: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• California Bar license (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Santa Ana, CA 92705

at least 5 years of recent construction defect experience and
2 years of litigation experience and a license to practice law in California.

Submissions: Stephanie Stringer / [email protected]

Strong bonuses beyond billable hours. 1920 billables/year which can be a deterrent

Interview: prefers in office interview but okay with Zoom for initial interview. Usually candidates meet with several diff partners. Her and then others who lead practice groups. 1 hour to 2 hours max. Most times it’s 1 interview and and offer

Resume (writing sample ‘if we’re able to get that’).