Construction Litigation Attorney

Santa Clara, CA Open
Peacock Recruiting LLC is looking for Construction Litigation Attorney in Santa Clara, CA. This local job opportunity with ID 3616146452 is live since 2026-04-01 11:36:40.

A highly regarded California-based law firm is seeking a California-admitted litigator to join its Construction Litigation practice in Oakland. This is a hybrid role.

Practice Focus

Attorneys in this role can expect to work on a wide range of complex construction and facilities-related disputes, including:

  • Construction defect and delay claims;
  • Breach of contract, indemnity, and warranty disputes;
  • Public works and infrastructure project disputes;
  • Payment and performance bond claims;
  • Claims involving developers, contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and public entities; and
  • Risk management, claims avoidance, and pre-litigation counseling related to construction projects.

The practice involves all phases of litigation, from early case assessment through discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, and trial.

Qualifications

  • Admission to the California Bar;
  • Significant experience handling complex litigation matters (ideally

    3+ years of experience

  • Experience with (or a demonstrated interest in) construction-related disputes; and
  • Excellent legal writing and research skills.

What This Role Offers

  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits;
  • Hybrid work arrangement in the firm's Oakland office;
  • Strong litigation and administrative support (excellent support staff);
  • Reasonable billable hour expectations (1850/year); and
  • Annual discretionary and billable-hours bonuses.

The salary range for this role is $210,000–$270,000, depending on factors including years of experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Required Skills