Associate Attorney – Civil Litigation (Construction Defect / PI / Coverage) $125,000–$185,000 + Bonuses | 1,850 Target Hours | California (SF- Hybrid or Fully Remote in CA)
Associate Attorney – Civil Litigation (Construction Defect / PI / Coverage) $125,000–$185,000 + Bonuses | 1,850 Target Hours | California (SF- Hybrid or Fully Remote in CA) I’m partnering with a long-established California civil litigation firm to help them hire an Associate Attorney to join their defense-side team, with a focus on construction defect, personal injury, and insurance coverage work. This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level litigator who wants sophisticated cases, trial exposure, and real client impact—without big-law burnout. Highlights: • Reputation & Quality Work: AV-rated, “go-to” defense firm for major corporate and institutional clients, with a track record of trial wins and high-profile defense verdicts. • Meaningful Trial & Litigation Experience: Work side-by-side with trial-tested partners on complex, high-value cases—this is not a back-office role. • Balance vs Big Law: Serious cases and clients, but more sustainable expectations than many AmLaw environments. • Growth & Development: Real mentoring, room to develop your own niche, and opportunities to build relationships with sophisticated clients. The Opportunity You’ll join a highly respected trial firm that has spent 30+ years defending complex, high-exposure cases for major corporations, public entities, and insurers across California. Matters include: • Construction defect and construction-related litigation • Catastrophic and complex personal injury defense • Insurance coverage and related disputes You will be part of a tight-knit, collaborative team handling cases from early investigation through trial and appeal. What You’ll Do • Manage a busy, varied defense docket in construction defect, PI, and/or coverage • Draft and argue motions, manage discovery, and take/defend depositions • Participate in mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation • Collaborate closely with partners who are seasoned trial lawyers (100+ jury trials collectively) • Work with sophisticated clients (including Fortune 500-type entities and major institutions) on high-stakes matters Location & Working Style • California-based role • San Francisco / Bay Area: office available for those who prefer to be in-person • LA or elsewhere in CA: fully remote is an option; the firm has a meaningful LA-area caseload and values having attorneys on the ground there • Target 1,850 billable hours per year Compensation & Benefits • Base salary: approx. $125,000–$185,000, depending on experience • Hourly bonus: $100/hour for all hours above 1,850 • Year-end discretionary bonus based on performance • Origination incentives for bringing in work • Benefits: o Comprehensive health and dental o 401(k) with ~10% firm contribution after one year (no employee match required) How to Apply If you’re a California-licensed litigator with at least 2 years of defense-side experience in construction defect, personal injury, or insurance coverage and you’re interested in exploring this opportunity, please send your resume to [email protected] with the subject line: “Associate – Civil Litigation (CA Defense)” You can also message me directly on LinkedIn for a confidential chat about the role and how it may align with your career goals. Apply tot his job