Construction Defect Attorney (Defense)
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San Diego, CA
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$150,000–$185,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Attorney, Conferences, Construction, Insurance, Legal, Legal Research, Litigation, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Problem Solving Skills, Product Design, Team Player, Technical Strategy, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
San Diego, CA
POSTED
11 days ago
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Alizen Rodriguez
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Salary: $150,000 - $185,000 per year
A bit about us:
We are a California based litigation firm focused exclusively on construction related disputes. For more than 30 years, our attorneys have defended developers, general contractors, subcontractors, building owners, architects, engineers, manufacturers, and product suppliers in complex construction defect matters.
Our experience spans virtually every phase of construction and nearly every trade. We have handled litigation involving framing, foundations, waterproofing, plumbing, concrete, electrical, mechanical systems, stucco, drywall, grading, roofing, steel, insulation, landscaping, and more.
We also bring significant insurance coverage experience, including analyzing, drafting, and interpreting policies to identify errors and omissions exposure and protect our clients’ interests. Our team regularly represents clients in high exposure HOA and multi party defect litigation across California.
Why join us?
. Established reputation with over three decades in construction litigation
. Diverse and sophisticated client base across the construction and insurance industries
. Exposure to complex, high value defect and coverage matters
. Collaborative team of attorneys who understand both the technical and strategic side of construction defense
. Competitive compensation with clear opportunity for long term growth
This is an ideal opportunity for an attorney who wants to deepen their experience in construction defect defense while working on substantive matters from early investigation through resolution.
Job Details
What You Will Do
. Defend developers, general contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, and product manufacturers in construction defect litigation
. Manage cases from inception through trial or resolution
. Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and dispositive motions
. Take and defend depositions, including expert depositions
. Attend site inspections and collaborate with consultants and technical experts
. Analyze insurance policies and address coverage issues when applicable
. Participate in mediation, settlement conferences, and trial preparation
What We Are Looking For
. Active California Bar license
. Minimum of 2 years of construction defect defense experience
. Strong legal research and writing skills
. Experience handling discovery, depositions, and motion practice
. Ability to manage deadlines and multiple active cases
. Trial experience is a plus but not required
Location
San Diego is preferred, but attorneys licensed in California and located elsewhere in the state are encouraged to apply.
If you are looking for a stable, well established platform to build your construction defect practice and take ownership of meaningful litigation, this is a strong opportunity to consider.
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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employeesINDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
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