Construction Defect / General Liability Litigation Attorney

Pay: $140,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year

WHY THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY

• Join a well-established civil litigation firm in Newport Beach — one of Southern California's most active and sought-after legal markets — handling substantive, complex defense-side matters
• Own your caseload: discovery, depositions, court appearances, motions, and case strategy — this is a role for an attorney who wants to litigate, not observe
• Build deep expertise in construction defect and general liability defense — two of California's most in-demand and durable litigation practice areas
• Competitive compensation with strong earning potential and bonus opportunity
• Work with a collaborative, experienced team that values strategic thinking and independent case management
• Newport Beach location: a premier professional community with an active local bar and exceptional quality of life

Location: Newport Beach, CA — This is an in-office role based in Southern California's premier Orange County legal market.

Note: Candidates must hold an active California Bar license and have a minimum of 4 years of civil litigation experience, including construction defect and/or general liability matters. Defense-side experience is strongly preferred. Candidates who do not meet these requirements will not be considered.

ABOUT US

We are a civil litigation firm based in Newport Beach, CA, representing clients in construction defect, general liability, and related civil defense matters throughout California. Our attorneys are trusted to manage complex caseloads independently while working within a team that prioritizes strategy, efficiency, and client outcomes. We take pride in a collegial, professional environment where strong litigators can do their best work. Confidential Employer.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Independently manage an active litigation caseload across construction defect and general liability defense matters from inception through resolution
• Develop and execute case strategy in coordination with clients and supervising partners
• Propound and respond to all phases of written discovery: interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission, and supplemental discovery
• Take and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, and expert witnesses
• Draft and argue law and motion matters, including demurrers, motions for summary judgment, motions in limine, and other dispositive filings
• Appear in court for hearings, case management conferences, depositions, and trial-related proceedings
• Communicate directly with clients to provide strategic updates, manage expectations, and maintain strong working relationships
• Supervise and coordinate with paralegals and support staff on case management tasks
• Contribute to case evaluation, coverage analysis, and resolution strategy

QUALIFICATIONS

• Active California Bar license (required)
• 4+ years of civil litigation experience (required)
• Construction defect and/or general liability litigation experience (required)
• Defense-side litigation experience (strongly preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to independently handle discovery, depositions, court appearances, motion practice, and case strategy
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Excellent client communication and relationship management
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload with attention to deadlines and detail

WHY YOU WILL LOVE WORKING HERE

This is a firm built for litigators who want to litigate. You will handle real cases with real complexity — construction defect and GL defense matters that demand strategic thinking and courtroom confidence. The team is experienced, collegial, and invested in doing excellent work together. Newport Beach puts you at the center of one of Southern California's most active civil litigation communities, with a quality of life that makes the address as attractive as the work. If you are a defense-side litigator ready to step into a role where your skills are fully utilized and your career can keep moving, this is the opportunity.

JPC-1226

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must haves: CA bar license. 4+ years of litigation experience required. Construction defect and/or general liability experience required

• Nice to haves: Defense-side experience strongly preferred

• Preferred Years as Associate: 4+

• Additional context: Relocation- [yesno]. Packages - [yesno]

• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

• 4 to 5 years: $140,000–$155,000

• 6 to 7 years: $155,000–$170,000

• 8 to 10 years: $170,000–$185,000

• 10+ years / senior-level: $185,000–$195,000+

Submission Email: Name / Sallie - [email protected]; [email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference

Newport Beach civil litigation firm seeks one defense-side litigation attorney with 4+ years of experience in construction defect and/or general liability matters. Must be CA Bar licensed with independent case management capabilities across discovery, depositions, motion practice, and court appearances. Strong comp, collegial team, in-office role.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Construction Defect / General Liability Litigation Attorney - Mokri Vanis & Jones, LLP - JPC 1226 - Source

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• Client job title: Construction Defect / General Liability Litigation Attorney

• Location: Newport Beach, CA

• On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid or Remote

• Experience: 4

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Construction Defect Attorney, General Liability Attorney, Civil Defense Attorney, CD Defense Counsel, GL Defense Litigation Attorney, Insurance Defense Attorney, Construction Litigation Attorney, Premises Liability Attorney, Civil Litigation Associate, Trial Attorney

• # of hires needed: 1

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• Job posting strategy (bottom of package details): Atty, Const Defect, 4+yrs, hybrid/remote ok