Construction Defect - Associate Attorney
Wilson Elser - Attorneys · San Francisco, California
Posted 28 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 28 days Wilson Elser - Attorneys's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Wilson Elser - Attorneys's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Wilson Elser - Attorneys
- high 129 stale, 14 reposted of 154 open
- Hiring momentum
- 193 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
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About this role
The Construction Defect - Associate Attorney position at Wilson Elser involves managing and assisting with construction defect and related insurance defense matters from inception through resolution. Daily tasks include drafting legal documents, attending court hearings and mediations, collaborating with colleagues, and providing case evaluations to clients and insurance carriers. The role requires strong litigation experience and analytical skills, with a focus on supporting developers and contractors in complex legal matters.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- JD from an ABA accredited law school
- Admitted to practice in the state of California
- 2+ years of defense litigation experience
- Superior analytical skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
Nice to have
- Construction defect, design professional, premises liability, and related insurance defense experience
- Familiarity with construction contracts, building codes, plans and specifications, and construction practices
- Experience drafting and arguing dispositive or discovery motions
- Experience cross-examining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses
- Experience handling court appearances, depositions, and trial experience
What you get
- Competitive salary
- Discretionary bonuses
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Generous PTO
- Corporate discount programs
Worth weighing
- Salary range provided is broad and final wages may vary based on individual circumstances
- Hybrid work arrangement may not suit everyone
- Experience handling trial work is a plus but not mandatory
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