Business Litigation Attorney — Construction Defect / Business Litigation

Job overview

The Business Litigation Attorney — Construction Defect / Business Litigation role offers hybrid flexibility and is based in Roseville or Irvine, CA, with compensation of $130,000–$180,000+ depending on experience. Direct Counsel represents a defense firm handling matters for builders, developers, and businesses. The attorney handles civil litigation matters, including construction-defect, real-estate, and business disputes. The work includes depositions, pleadings and motions, discovery and case strategy, court appearances, mediations, settlement negotiations, and case management with guidance from experienced partners.

What you'll do

• Handle and defend depositions
• draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents
• manage discovery and case strategy
• appear in court
• participate in mediations and settlement negotiations
• manage cases with guidance from experienced partners.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

business litigation

construction defect

litigation associate attorney

roseville ca

irvine ca

hybrid flexibility

$130,000–$180,000+

california bar

5+ years’ experience

monthly bonus program

direct counsel

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with firm safe-harbor contribution
• life insurance
• employee assistance program
• flexible spending account
• referral program
• monthly billable-hour and annual discretionary bonuses.

Why this role

Requires 5+ years of civil litigation experience and admission to the California Bar. Additional Arizona, Nevada, or Texas bar admissions are a plus but not required. Monthly billable-hour bonus program and hybrid flexibility.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.