Orion Placement

Remote Construction Defect Associate Attorney (Insurance Defense)

United States remote Mid $150,000 - $225,000
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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

JPC-539
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

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Technology & IT Remote Collaboration Writing Remote Construction Defect Mid level

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  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Remote Construction Defect Associate Attorney (Insurance Defense) role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Orion Placement?
  3. Which of Remote Collaboration, Writing and Remote have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you stay organised and communicate clearly when working remotely?

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  • A recent example that proves your experience with Remote Collaboration, Writing and Remote.
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  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
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I am interested in the Remote Construction Defect Associate Attorney (Insurance Defense) role because I can bring practical experience in Remote Collaboration, Writing and Remote, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Orion Placement needs from this hire.

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