Macdonald & Cody, LLP is an insurance defense litigation firm seeking a highly motivated, energetic, organized and dedicated full-time Construction Defect Litigation Attorney to join our firm.
Responsibilities include:
- Attending court hearings/motions.
- Taking and defending party, non-party, and expert depositions.
- Reviewing and summarizing homeowner lot files.
- Reviewing and summarizing subcontractor job files.
- Preparation of discovery responses.
- Participating in all phases of trial preparation inclusive of drafting motions in limine, exhibit lists, witness lists, jury instructions, and special verdict forms, and identifying key witnesses for purposes of testifying at trial.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience working on general contractor/developer construction defect cases required. Some trial experience is preferred.
- Must be an active member of the California State Bar in good standing.
- Proficiency regarding California SB800/Calderon (Davis-Stirling Act) processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required to comfortably communicate on the phone and via email with clients, carriers, counsel, mediators, special masters, and unrepresented parties.
- Strong organization and time management skills coupled with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and ensure timely completion/meeting of deadlines.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and instruction.
- Proficient in use of Outlook, Word, Adobe, and Excel.
Benefits:
- Generous bonus program.
- Employer-paid healthcare and dental insurance.
- 401K with employer matching.
- Paid State Bar annual dues.
- Continuing Legal Education requirements paid.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Cell phone allowance.
- Casual attire.
- The salary range in California for this role is $125,000 -$190,000 and represents the firm’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location.
Interested candidates should submit a resume, writing sample and list of references to resumes@macdonaldcody.com.
Please do not apply if you do not meet the above-mentioned qualifications or cannot perform the above-mentioned responsibilities.
If you require an alternative method to apply, please call our office at (714) 831-1713.
No communications from recruiters, please.