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Construction Defect Associate

$125k - $185k

Manning Kass

Construction Defect Associate - Los Angeles, San Diego , Orange County

Construction Defect Associate 

Locations (California)

Los Angeles

Orange County

San Diego

Remote Work Flexibility

Experience the freedom of working remotely for a portion of your workweek. Our infrastructure enables seamless communication, collaboration, and access to resources from anywhere. This hybrid position is for two days per week in office. 

About the Company

Manning Kass is a national civil litigation defense firm that stands out from the rest—every case and client matters. Established in 1994 with just sixteen attorneys, we have expanded over the past thirty years to more than 170 attorneys across eight offices, including major economic hubs like New York and Los Angeles.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Construction Defect Associate to join our Team.  As a member of our construction defect team you will represent developers, general contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, and material suppliers in a variety of cases involving both commercial and residential construction projects.Our ideal candidate will bring prior case handling experience. Associates work closely with lead attorneys daily, engaging in all phases of litigation from case evaluation and discovery to alternative dispute resolution.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with clients, businesses and legal teams. We seek candidates who are eager to learn, highly self-motivated, and interested in long-term professional growth.

Responsibilities

  • Attend court hearings and participate in site inspections.
  • Handling every aspect of the construction claim including propounding and responding to discovery and taking and defending depositions.
  • Proactively manage communications with clients throughout the course of litigation.

Professional Development Opportunities 

We are committed to investing in our associates professional growth. Our distinctive "Manning Kass University" training program offers tailored education and development opportunities to help you thrive as a successful lawyer. Opportunity to mediate, arbitrate, and try cases while learning from the firm’s experienced ABOTA trial attorneys.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
  • Active member of California State Bar and in good standing.
  • Experience with Construction Defect cases is a must. Exceptional communication and advocacy skills, both verbal and written.
  • Strong legal research and writing skills, with attention to detail.
  • Litigation experience with a capacity to be a proactive team player.

Company Offers

  • Salary starting at $125,000 - $185,000 + bonus. Salary is commensurate with experience.
  • We offer a competitive salary and an exciting bonus program to reward oustanding performance.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, flexible spending account, and 401K.
  • Pet insurance coverage.
  • Referral program.
  • A company culture that fosters career growth and opportunity.
  • All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Vacancy posted 18 days ago
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