Remote Construction Defect Associate Attorney (Insurance Defense)

San Diego, California
Job TypeDirect Hire
Remote TypeFull Remote
Compensation$150000 - $225000 / yr

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 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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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

 

  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

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