Remote Construction Defect Associate Attorney (Insurance Defense)

About this role

Pay: $150,000.00 - $225,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• 100% remote, build your construction defect practice without being tied to an office

• Real litigation work, motion practice, discovery, depositions, experts, mediation support

• Mix of construction defect defense plus rideshare and PI defense matters (as needed)

• Clear comp bands tied to experience, room to grow with the practice

• Location:

• Remote (candidates may live anywhere, Southern California preferred, not required)

Note:

• Must be actively licensed and in good standing with the California Bar

• Must have construction defect insurance defense experience

About Our Client
Our client is a California civil litigation defense firm with deep experience in construction defect matters and complex liability work, known for practical strategy and strong client service.
Job Description

• Defend construction defect matters for developers, builders, subcontractors, and related parties

• Handle rideshare defense and related personal injury defense matters as needed

• Draft and argue motions, including dispositive motions when appropriate

• Manage written discovery, meet and confer strategy, and case deadlines

• Take and defend depositions, prep witnesses, and support trial preparation when needed

• Coordinate with experts and manage expert discovery

• Support mediations and settlement strategy, communicate clearly with clients and carriers

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license (required)

• 1+ years of civil litigation experience (insurance defense preferred)

• Construction defect defense experience (required)

• Bonus: rideshare defense experience, PI defense experience, general liability defense background

• Strong legal writing, organization, and deadline management (remote readiness)

Why Youll Love Working Here

• Remote first culture with meaningful ownership of your work

• High impact matters and real responsibility, not just research support

• Professional team that values efficiency, responsiveness, and results

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Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:

• Dental insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Retirement plan

• Vision insurance

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