Construction Defect Litigation

Pay: $110,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Build meaningful litigation experience in a highly specialized and respected construction defect practice.
• Take on substantive case responsibilities early in your career rather than being limited to behind the scenes work.
• Gain direct exposure to complex claims involving homeowners, community associations, construction professionals, and experts.
• Participate in on site inspections and client meetings while developing practical litigation and case management skills.
• Work alongside experienced attorneys who can help accelerate your development as a litigator.

Location: San Francisco, California and the Greater San Francisco Bay Area. This is a hybrid opportunity combining collaborative office time with local client meetings, site inspections, and other case responsibilities throughout the Bay Area.

Note: Candidates must have 1+ year of attorney experience with exposure to civil litigation. Active California Bar membership is required. Construction defect, construction litigation, real estate litigation, or related experience is preferred but not required.

About Us

We are an established California plaintiff side litigation firm with decades of experience helping homeowners and community associations navigate complex construction related disputes. Our team is known for detailed case preparation, strong client advocacy, and practical solutions to challenging litigation matters. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Assist with and manage substantive responsibilities in construction defect litigation matters.
• Draft and evaluate case management orders and related litigation documents.
• Manage, review, and organize discovery throughout the life of a case.
• Conduct legal research and prepare clear, persuasive written work product.
• Participate in property inspections and meetings with clients, experts, and other case participants.
• Communicate directly and professionally with clients regarding case developments and next steps.
• Coordinate with attorneys, consultants, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Track deadlines, organize case materials, and maintain exceptional attention to detail.
• Take increasing ownership of matters as your litigation skills and experience grow.

Qualifications

• Active membership in good standing with the California Bar.
• 1+ year of attorney experience with civil litigation exposure.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and client service abilities.
• Organized, detail oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• Self motivated and able to take initiative.
• Construction defect, construction litigation, real estate litigation, insurance defense, or other complex civil litigation experience is preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• You will gain hands on litigation experience and meaningful responsibility early in your career.
• You will work on sophisticated matters that directly affect homeowners and communities.
• You will develop valuable experience in a specialized and highly transferable area of litigation.
• You will have direct exposure to clients, experts, inspections, discovery, and case strategy.
• You will join an experienced team where initiative, strong writing, and professional growth are valued.

JPC - 2042

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: California Bar license, 1+ year of civil litigation exp

• Required Years as Associate: 1+
• Additional context: Relocation- [Not provided]. Packages - [Not provided].
• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role): $110,000 to $120,000 for 1 to 2 years; $120,000 to $130,000 for 3 years; $130,000 to $140,000 for 4 to 5 years. Client/job ad provided range.

Submission Email: Franklin - [email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference

Established plaintiff side Bay Area construction defect firm seeking a 1 to 5 year associate. Role provides hands on exposure to case management, discovery, legal writing, inspections, and client meetings. Target active California attorneys with 1+ year of civil litigation experience.

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• Client job title: Construction Defect Litigation
• Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA
• On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid
• Experience: 1
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