Construction Defect Associate Attorney

My client is seeking to add an Associate Attorney to their Construction Defect practice group in either our San Francisco or Walnut Creek offices. The candidate should have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in handling Defense Construction Defect cases. My client is a nationally renowned litigation law firm concentrating on complex civil matters. The firm's expertise is diverse but focused in the areas of toxic tort, complex product liability, local government, general liability, and commercial litigation. We approach litigation as a unified team, integrating our efforts with those of our clients to advance their interests wherever they do business. Our goal is always to deliver optimal results at the best possible value. Our associates work closely with senior lawyers and clients on challenging work in an entrepreneurial and collegial environment. We offer a hybrid work environment with the potential for fully remote work, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k). Essential Duties and Responsibilities Handle local and national accounts throughout the state of California. Independently manage a litigation caseload. Conduct depositions. Prepare witnesses for deposition and trial. Review and analyze discovery requests. Prepare and respond to discovery responses and pleadings. Prepare court filings and service to counsel; experience with e‑filing. Trial preparation and support. Maintain accurate time records. Candidate Requirements Minimum of three (3) years of experience in construction defect practice. Juris Doctor from an accredited law school. Admitted to practice in the state of California. Experience with motion practice and depositions. Experience taking lead in plaintiff and expert depositions. Capable of independent work. Work in an organized and efficient manner. Superior research and writing skills. Ability to multi‑task. Ability to analyze complex matters. Benefits Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k). Hybrid work environment with the potential for fully remote work. Equal Opportunity Employer My client will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status. We are committed to cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity as a fundamental value. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobot