Remote Construction Defect Associate Attorney (Insurance Defense)

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 JPC-539 Job Type: Full-time Benefits: - Dental insurance - Life insurance - Paid time off - Retirement plan - Vision insurance Originally posted on Himalayas