Construction Defect - Associate Attorney
Core
Defending developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals in complex construction defect matters.
Role type
Associate attorney (litigation) (via careerplan.io/jobs/5395779008-construction-defect-associate-attorney-at-wilson-elser-attorneys)
Builds
Legal defense strategies and case resolutions for construction defect clients
Domain
Construction law / Insurance defense
Required skills
Litigation management, Pleading drafting, Motion practice, Deposition handling, Court appearances, Case evaluation
Preferred skills
Construction defect experience, Design professional liability, Premises liability, Construction contracts knowledge, Building codes familiarity, Trial experience
Technologies
Legal research databases, Court filing systems, Case management software
Responsibilities
Manage construction defect and insurance defense matters from inception to resolution; Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and legal memoranda; Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations; Prepare for and participate in site inspections and investigations; Provide timely reporting and case evaluations to clients and insurance carriers.
Seniority
Associate, early-career litigation attorney