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Construction Defect & Personal Injury Defense Attorney | 100% Remote (CA Bar Required)

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Walnut Creek, CA(remote)

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$150,000–$200,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Attorney, Case Management, Construction, File Management, Insurance, Leadership, Legal, Legal Briefs, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Paralegal, Personal Injury, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Walnut Creek, CA
POSTED
2 days ago
Construction Defect Defense Attorney | 100% Remote | CA Bar Required

This Jobot Job is hosted by: MJ Gillette
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Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a well-established, highly regarded defense litigation firm with a strong presence across California. Our practice is focused on construction defect, personal injury, and general liability defense, representing developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and insurance carriers in complex, high-exposure matters.

Our team is known for its collaborative culture, high-quality work product, and long-tenured attorneys. We offer a stable environment where attorneys are trusted to take ownership of their cases while being supported by experienced leadership and strong litigation support staff.

Why join us?
  • Fully remote flexibility – live anywhere in the U.S. while working on California-based matters
  • Work on high-quality, complex construction defect cases (not just volume work)
  • Strong support staff structure (paralegal + administrative support)
  • Manageable billable expectations compared to larger firms
  • Collaborative, low-turnover environment with experienced leadership
  • Competitive compensation + bonus structure
  • Opportunity to take ownership of cases and grow within a stable firm
  • Collaborate with a strong team of attorneys and litigation support staff
  • Manageable 1800 annual billable requirement


Job Details

100% Remote – Candidates may reside anywhere in the U.S.
Active California Bar + Recent California Experience Required

We are actively seeking a Construction Defect Defense Attorney with strong litigation experience to join our team. This is an urgent need for an attorney who can step into a busy caseload and contribute immediately. This role will focus primarily on construction defect defense, with additional exposure to personal injury and general liability matters. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience managing CD cases and is comfortable handling matters from inception through resolution.

Responsibilities:
  • Manage a caseload of construction defect and personal injury defense matters
  • Draft and argue motions, pleadings, and legal briefs
  • Handle written discovery and depositions
  • Work closely with clients, insurance carriers, and experts
  • Participate in mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation
  • Develop case strategy and manage files independently
  • Collaborate with a strong team of attorneys and litigation support staff
  • 1800 billable requirement with strong support staff and efficient workflow

Qualifications:
  • 3+ years of Construction Defect experience (DEFENSE REQUIRED)
  • Additional experience in insurance defense / personal injury defense
  • Active California Bar license in good standing
  • Recent California litigation experience required
  • Strong knowledge of California civil procedure and court systems
  • Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines independently

If you are a construction defect defense attorney looking for a fully remote opportunity with a stable, well-run firm and strong case pipeline, we encourage you to apply.

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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
http://www.jobot.com