Senior Construction Defect Litigation Attorney

Pay: $190000.00 - $280000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take a senior highly visible role handling sophisticated plaintiff-side construction defect litigation.
• Own complex matters from case strategy and discovery through resolution arbitration judicial reference and trial.
• Join an established practice with deep experience representing homeowners and community associations in significant construction claims.
• Work closely with clients experts and experienced attorneys on technically challenging high-impact matters.
• Enjoy meaningful autonomy and the opportunity to bring your judgment courtroom experience and litigation strategy directly to each case.

Location: San Francisco California / Greater San Francisco Bay Area. This is a local Bay Area position requiring regular in-person availability for court appearances depositions proceedings client matters and other case responsibilities.

Note: We are seeking an experienced California litigator with 12 years of substantial hands-on civil litigation experience. Candidates with 20 years of experience are especially encouraged to apply. Active California Bar membership and the ability to handle matters throughout the Bay Area are required. Construction defect experience is strongly preferred.

About Us

We are a well-established California plaintiff-side law firm focused on helping homeowners and community associations resolve complex construction defect claims. Our team combines sophisticated litigation strategy detailed case preparation and practical problem-solving to pursue meaningful results for our clients. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage complex construction defect litigation matters from case evaluation through resolution.
• Draft evaluate and manage case management orders and litigation strategy.
• Prepare brief and argue substantive motions.
• Lead and oversee written discovery document review and discovery strategy.
• Prepare for and conduct percipient and expert depositions.
• Represent clients in hearings mediations arbitrations judicial reference proceedings and trials.
• Evaluate settlement opportunities and develop practical early-resolution strategies when appropriate.
• Coordinate effectively with clients consultants experts opposing counsel and other case participants.
• Independently manage deadlines priorities and case responsibilities with exceptional attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Active membership in good standing with the California Bar.
• 12 years of substantial civil litigation experience.
• Strong experience with motion practice discovery depositions and complex case management.
• Trial arbitration or judicial reference experience strongly preferred.
• Construction defect litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Plaintiff-side HOA community association real estate or construction-related litigation experience is a plus.
• Strong written and oral advocacy communication organization and judgment.
• Self-directed responsive detail-oriented and comfortable taking ownership of sophisticated matters.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• You will have the autonomy to use the litigation judgment you have built throughout your career.
• Your work will directly impact homeowners and communities facing significant construction issues.
• You will handle substantive sophisticated matters rather than being limited to a narrow portion of the litigation process.
• You will join a specialized practice where deep litigation experience and thoughtful strategy are highly valued.
• You will collaborate with experienced professionals while maintaining meaningful ownership of your cases.

JPC - 2041

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: California Bar license 12 years of civil litigation exp

• Required Years as Associate: 12
• Additional context: Relocation- Not provided. Packages - Not provided
• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role): 12 to 14 years: $190000 to $215000; 15 to 19 years: $215000 to $245000; 20 years: $245000 to $280000

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