Associate Attorney

Position(s): Construction Litigation Associate

Location: Orange, California

Employment Type: Full-time - Remote/ Hybrid

Hiring Construction Associate Attorneys handling a wide variety of construction disputes from pre-litigation through trial and appeals. The cases we handle include both private and public works projects on behalf of contractors, subcontractors, design professionals (architects and engineers), construction managers, product manufacturers and suppliers, owners and sureties.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• Active California state bar membership in good standing is required.
• Citizen of United States of America.
• 5-7 years of experience in construction defense litigation or relevant practice areas.
• Strong knowledge of construction law, contracts, and dispute resolution processes.
• Excellent writing, analytical, organizational, and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently as a self-starter.
• Proven track record of achieving favorable outcomes for clients.
• Available for some travel as necessary.

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Position: Litigation Associate Attorney

Location: Orange, California

Employment Type: Full-time - Onsite

Seeking an experienced Litigation Associate Attorney to join our team in Orange County.

Key Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate will assist with all aspects of case handling, including but not limited to:

• Handling a variety of matters, including but not limited to:
• Personal Injury: Defending clients in cases involving high exposure claims of bodily injury or harm, including motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and related claims.
• Habitability: Defending landlords and property owners in claims related to alleged unsafe or uninhabitable living conditions.
• Products liability: Defending clients in legal disputes arising from defective or dangerous products that cause harm to consumers.
• Transportation: Defending clients related to the movement of goods and people, often encompassing personal injury claims, regulatory compliance, and commercial disputes.
• Premises liability: Defending clients in claims arising from injuries or damages occurring on another party’s property due to unsafe conditions.
• Conduct legal research, draft legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Review and analyze documents for relevancy and privilege.
• Assist attorneys in all phases of litigation, including discovery, and motion practice.
• Court appearances, settlement conferences, mediations, and participation in trial preparation.
• Prepare and organize exhibits for depositions, hearings and trials.
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• Active California state bar membership in good standing is required.
• Citizen of United States of America.
• 3-7 years of experience in litigation or relevant practice areas
• Premises liability, products liability, transportation, personal injury, and/or habitability.
• Proficiency in legal research.
• Strong writing, analytical, organizational, and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple cases, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work efficiently independently as a self-starter, as well as part of a team.
• Knowledge of civil procedure rules and court filing requirements.
• Proven track record of achieving favorable outcomes for clients.
• Available for some travel as necessary.

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Position: Public Entity Defense Associate Attorney

Location: Orange, California

Employment Type: Full-time - Remote/ Hybrid

Seeking an experienced Public Entity Defense Associate Attorney to join our team in Orange County.

Key Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate will assist with all aspects of public entity defense litigation, including but not limited to:

• Handling a variety of matters involving public agencies and municipalities, such as:
• Police Liability and Excessive Force: Defending law enforcement personnel and agencies in claims arising from use of force, wrongful arrest, and other alleged misconduct.
• Employment and Labor Defense: Defending public entities in cases involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination.
• General Tort and Premises Liability: Managing claims involving injuries occurring on government-owned or maintained property.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and briefs on complex legal issues affecting public entities.
• Review and analyze public records, discovery responses, and documents for relevance, privilege, and compliance with the Public Records Act.
• Participate in all phases of litigation including discovery, depositions, motion practice, trial preparation and appeals.
• Attend court appearances, settlement conferences, mediations, and hearings.
• Prepare and organize exhibits, witness materials, and trial binders.
• Collaborate and coordinate with public entity clients, risk managers, opposing counsel, and court personnel.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• Active California state bar membership in good standing is required.
• 3-5 years of litigation experience, with a focus on public entity defense, government tort liability, or civil rights defense preferred.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing, with demonstrated ability to analyze complex legal and factual issues.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management.
• Ability to handle multiple cases and deadlines efficiently, independently, and as part of a collaborative team.
• Proven track record of achieving favorable results for clients in motion practice, settlement, or trial.
• Availability for occasional travel as required for depositions, hearings, and client meetings.