Remote Construction Defect Associate Attorney (Insurance Defense)
Orion Placement
- LocationUnited States
- Work typeRemote
- Salary150k to 225k a year
- EmploymentFull-time
- Posted26 October 2026
- SourceHimalayas job feed
About the role
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 Youll 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
Originally posted on Himalayas
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