Los Angeles, California Hybrid Employment $185,000 - $230,000 USD

Wilson Elser is hiring a Construction Defect Litigator

About the Role

The selected candidate will manage a caseload of construction defect matters, including conducting investigations, drafting pleadings, coordinating expert analysis, and representing clients during discovery and trial phases.

Responsibilities

  • Manage construction defect litigation from intake through resolution
  • Conduct site inspections and coordinate technical evaluations
  • Draft complaints, answers, motions, and discovery requests
  • Oversee document production and responses
  • Interview and prepare witnesses
  • Work with engineers and forensic specialists
  • Develop case strategy in coordination with senior attorneys
  • Handle depositions of adverse parties and experts
  • Prepare for and attend court hearings
  • Negotiate settlements when appropriate
  • Maintain compliance with procedural rules
  • Communicate case developments to clients
  • Coordinate with local counsel in multi-jurisdictional matters
  • Track deadlines using case management systems
  • Support trial preparation including exhibits and jury instructions
  • Participate in mediation and alternative dispute resolution
  • Review insurance policies for coverage analysis
  • Assist in risk assessment for new claims
  • Maintain accurate billing records
  • Follow ethical guidelines in client representation

Compensation

Competitive salary based on experience

Work Arrangement

Hybrid work model with office and remote flexibility

Team

Litigation practice group within a national law firm

Practice Group Focus

This role supports a specialized team handling construction-related legal disputes, including structural failures, design flaws, and warranty issues. The group serves contractors, developers, and design professionals across residential and commercial projects.

Growth Opportunities

Attorneys have pathways to expand into leadership roles, mentor junior staff, and contribute to practice development initiatives. Performance may lead to increased responsibility in complex case management and client relations.

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Wilson Elser
Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1400 attorneys in 46 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, the firm ranks among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms.
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