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Remote Construction Defect Associate Attorney (Insurance Defense)
Orion Placement · United States · back to the listing
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83/100
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What this role officially is
corporate lawyer — ESCO, the EU occupation classification
Corporate lawyers provide legal consulting services and representation to corporations and organisations. They give advice on matters relating to taxes, legal rights and patents, international trade, trademarks, and legal financial issues arising from operating a business.
Also known as: business solicitor, corporate attorney, patent lawyer, trademark lawyer, corporation lawyer, intellectual property lawyer
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- 28 bullet points. Long requirement lists deter qualified candidates, who read them as hard gates. Scope clarity
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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
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