Litigation Attorney

Highly Respected Plaintiff-Side Litigation Practice Construction Defect Expertise Mostly Remote $200K+ Compensation Meaningful Autonomy & Trial Exposure This Jobot Job is hosted by: Howard Santos Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $190,000 - $220,000 per year A bit about us: We are an established litigation practice with decades of experience representing homeowners, community associations, property owners, and other clients in complex construction-related disputes. Our attorneys have built a strong reputation for successfully handling high-value construction defect matters and recovering substantial results for clients throughout California and beyond. The firm offers attorneys the opportunity to work on sophisticated litigation matters while maintaining a collaborative, team-oriented environment that values independent thinking, strategic advocacy, and exceptional client service. Why join us? Occasional onsite for meetings and office visits Established and highly respected plaintiff-side litigation practice Complex, high-impact construction defect matters Direct collaboration with experienced litigators and firm leadership Significant autonomy and ownership of cases Comprehensive benefits package, including: Paid vacation accrual Sick leave Paid holidays 401(k) with employer match Bar dues reimbursement MCLE reimbursement Medical coverage contribution Stable and growing litigation practice with increasing case volume Job Details We are seeking an experienced Senior Construction Defect Litigation Attorney to manage sophisticated plaintiff-side construction defect cases throughout the Greater San Francisco Bay Area. This position is ideal for an accomplished litigator who enjoys handling cases from inception through resolution, collaborating with experts and clients, and evaluating strategic opportunities for settlement, arbitration, judicial reference, and trial. The successful candidate will serve as a key contributor within the litigation team and take ownership of significant case responsibilities. Responsibilities Manage complex construction defect litigation matters from intake through resolution Draft, evaluate, and implement case management strategies Prepare and argue substantive motions Oversee all phases of discovery, including document review and written discovery Conduct and defend percipient and expert witness depositions Evaluate settlement opportunities and alternative dispute resolution strategies Participate in arbitration, judicial reference proceedings, mediations, and trials Communicate directly with clients, consultants, experts, and opposing counsel Develop litigation strategies designed to maximize client outcomes Maintain strong attention to detail and case organization throughout the litigation lifecycle Required Qualifications Active California Bar license Minimum 15 years of civil litigation experience Strong background in construction defect litigation Plaintiff-side litigation experience Extensive experience managing cases independently Experience conducting expert and percipient depositions Strong motion practice skills Trial, arbitration, or judicial reference experience Excellent communication and client management abilities Strong analytical and quantitative reasoning skills Preferred Qualifications 20+ years of litigation experience Experience representing homeowner associations or property owner groups Extensive settlement negotiation experience Established reputation within construction litigation circles Background handling high-exposure or multi-party construction matters Interested in hearing more? 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