Construction Defect - Of Counsel Attorney

The role

This role defends developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals in complex construction defect matters. The attorney manages cases from start to finish.

What you will do

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices
• Independently manage a litigation caseload as part of a team, working cases from beginning to end
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports

Required qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in the state of California
• 8+ years of defense litigation
• Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions
• Superior analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Nice to have

• Construction defect practice experience
• Experience in construction law or related practice areas
• Experience cross-examining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses
• Experience handling court appearances, depositions, and trial experience
• 2nd chair trial experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Disability and life insurance
• Generous PTO
• Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits

Before you apply

• Recruitment agencies may submit candidates only with an active, signed fee agreement and portal access
• Wilson Elser participates in the federal E-Verify program for work authorization checks on new hires

About the company

Wilson Elser is a national law firm with more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide. The firm is recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer.