Litigation Attorney - Construction Defect and Toxic Tort
$130,000–$175,000 year
On-siteIrvine, California, United States
Job Summary
Independently handle general liability, toxic tort, and construction defect cases, including structuring discovery plans, taking and defending depositions, managing document-intensive matters, drafting dispositive motions, and preparing for trial. Requires California bar admission with 3+ years of relevant experience and strong academic credentials. Candidates must demonstrate a solid work ethic, excellent organizational and communication skills, and a commitment to teamwork. The role involves handling complex civil litigation and professional liability matters with a supportive team-based environment.
Required Qualifications
- California licensed
- 3+ years of experience in general liability
- 3+ years of experience in toxic tort
- 3+ years of experience in construction
- Strong academic credentials
- Passion for advocacy
- Solid work ethic
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Commitment to teamwork
- Experience in structuring discovery plans
- Experience taking and defending depositions
- Experience managing document-intensive cases
- Experience drafting dispositive motions
- Experience preparing for trial
- Strong desire to build their own practice on a diversified, multi-state platform
Desired Qualifications
- Strong academic background and the ambition to create an extraordinary career
- Team player
- Ready to take on responsibility, independently handling GL/business cases while tackling complex issues
- Opportunities to grow personally and professionally
- Chances to work on complex cases with significant responsibilities and client interaction
- Open, honest, and transparent communication within the firm
- Merit-based compensation
- Come to work or work remotely with colleagues with a solid work ethic, excellent organizational and communication skills, and a commitment to teamwork
- Strong desire to build their own practice on a diversified, multi-state platform
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