Construction (Litigation) Associate
Direct CounselLos Angeles, California, United States
Posted January 7, 2026
165000 - 175000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Direct Counsel is a full-service legal staffing and recruiting firm that specializes in both temporary and permanent placements across the United States. Leveraging deep local market knowledge, the company excels at sourcing, retaining, and deploying top-tier attorneys, paralegals, legal secretaries, and administrative professionals on short-term, long-term, and direct-hire engagements. Its comprehensive suite of services—including specialized searches, talent building, and legal assistance—ensures clients receive highly qualified legal talent tailored to their specific needs. Direct Counsel’s distinctive advantage lies in its proven ability to quickly match clients with the right professionals, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and legal team performance.
Job Description
Join a sophisticated construction litigation practice handling complex, high-value matters as a Construction Litigation Associate.
Requirements
- 4-6 years of construction litigation experience
- Strong advocacy, legal research, writing, and negotiation skills
- Experience with motion practice and depositions required
- Prior exposure to construction, engineering, or architectural matters is a plus
- Insurance defense experience is a plus
- Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and well-organized
- Demonstrated strong work ethic and professionalism
- Strong academic credentials from an ABA-accredited law school
- Active and in good standing with the California State Bar
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- HSA/FSA options
- Short- and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Parking or public transportation allowance
- Employee Assistance Program
