Job

Construction Attorney

Location Irvine, CA 92606
Date Posted April 15, 2025
Job ID 12884
Employment Type Direct Hire
Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct an immediate search for an experienced Construction Attorney for our client, a prestigious law firm specializing in complex construction and business-related matters across the Southwest! This exceptional opportunity allows you to join a highly-regarded team handling sophisticated litigation and transactional work for design professionals, contractors, manufacturers, and owners throughout California and beyond. This full-time hybrid position is for immediate hire and is based in the firm's primary office in Irvine, CA.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Manage a diverse portfolio of construction-related matters, including both litigation and transactional work
  • Represent design professionals, construction professionals, contractors, manufacturers, and owners
  • Handle matters including multi-million dollar private and public works construction cases
  • Participate in contract creation and negotiations for significant projects
  • Provide claims assistance during the course of design and construction
  • Manage lien actions, mediation, arbitration, litigation, trial, and appellate services
  • Work closely with clients and insurance carriers to achieve optimal outcomes
  • Maintain detailed billable hour tracking to meet a yearly target of 1,950 hours
  • Collaborate with firm partners and support staff on case strategy and management

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Active California Bar license required
  • 2-7 years of legal experience in construction law or related fields
  • Experience with insurance clients preferred
  • Strong litigation and/or transactional skills
  • Excellent analytical, writing, and verbal communication abilities
  • Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Experience with construction industry contracts and disputes
  • Local to the Los Angeles/Anaheim/Irvine area

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
This wonderful opportunity offers the ability to make a significant impact by joining a prestigious law firm committed to excellence in construction law. In addition to a competitive base salary of $130,000 - $170,000 DOE, this incredible role provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes Health/Dental/Vision (firm covers 83%); 100% covered LTD and Life Insurance; 401(k) contribution with safe harbor & profit sharing totaling 5% of annual salary; unlimited PTO (with appropriate case management); biannual bonuses; and many other perks! This is an opportunity, position, and firm that will inspire you daily!

HOW TO APPLY:
For immediate consideration, please provide your resume and cover letter, sharing more about your experience and interest in this role via https://scionstaffing.com/job/12884.

ABOUT OUR FIRM:
Scion Staffing, Inc. is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. Our track record and recruitment process have made us one of the top recruitment firms in the nation.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online. Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.

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