Remote Construction Defect Associate Attorney (Insurance Defense)

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 You’ll 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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