Litigation Attorney - Construction Defect and Toxic Tort

Klinedinst PC

$130K — $175K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • California licensed attorney with 3+ years of experience in general liability, toxic tort, and construction.
  • Strong academic credentials and ambition for career excellence.
  • Demonstrated commitment to advocacy and client-focused solutions.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential.
  • Proven ability to manage complex and document-intensive cases.

Responsibilities

  • Independently handle general liability and business cases with confidence.
  • Develop and execute structured discovery plans for large cases.
  • Take and defend depositions to build and challenge testimonies.
  • Draft and file dispositive motions as part of legal strategy.
  • Prepare thoroughly for trial with a focus on client representation.

Benefits

  • Supportive team-based law firm environment with excellent staff.
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
  • Engagement with complex legal issues and significant client interaction.
  • Open communication culture promoting transparency within the firm.
  • Merit-based compensation structure rewarding performance.
Full Job Description
Put your career into high gear by joining Klinedinst's growing and dynamic legal team. Klinedinst is seeking an attorney with 3+ years of experience in general liability, toxic tort and construction to join our team in Irvine, CA with the opportunity to handle matters throughout the state.

Candidates for this position must be California licensed with strong academic credentials. We're looking for individuals who have a passion for advocacy and are ready to find creative legal solutions for their clients.

The ideal candidate is ready to take on responsibility, independently handling GL/business cases while tackling complex issues. We're also looking for attorneys with experience in structuring discovery plans, taking and defending depositions, managing document-intensive cases, drafting dispositive motions, and preparing for trial.

Coming to work with a solid work ethic, excellent organizational and communication skills, and a commitment to teamwork will be critical factors for success in this position.

On our end, we offer interesting cases, complex legal issues, great clients, and many opportunities for professional growth and development. We encourage our attorneys to become involved in the community, embrace their passions, and seek balance in their careers.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
  • California licensed with 3+ years of experience in general liability, toxic tort and construction
  • Strong academic background and the ambition to create an extraordinary career
  • Solid work ethic and a passion for advocacy
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Pay range: $130,000-175,000 per year (depends on experience).
  • Team player
THE KLINEDINST ENVIRONMENT IS WHERE YOU'LL FIND:
  • Supportive team-based law firm, with excellent support staff
  • Opportunities to grow personally and professionally
  • Chances to work on complex cases with significant responsibilities and client interaction
  • Coming to work or working remotely with colleagues with a solid work ethic, excellent organizational and communication skills, and a commitment to teamwork will be critical factors for success in this position.
  • Open, honest, and transparent communication within the firm
  • Merit-based compensation
Hit the ground running and gain solid experience handling complex civil litigation/professional liability matters with some of the most respected attorneys in the field. Opportunities for growth are everywhere as the firm continues expanding its footprint across the West. We seek candidates who have a strong desire to build their own practice on a diversified, multi-state platform. Pay ranges are provided in compliance with SB1162, California's pay transparency law; actual pay may vary based on a variety of factors, including education, applicable experience, etc.

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