Job Details

Are you an experienced litigation attorney with a background in construction or complex business disputes who is seeking a fully remote role without sacrificing the quality or sophistication of your work? Do you want to collaborate with seasoned litigators on high-exposure matters while enjoyingthe flexibility of a remote practice? Are you looking for a firm that values excellence, trust, and long-term professional growth?

If so, this opportunity may be an excellent fit.

Scion Legal has been engaged to lead a confidential search on behalf of a respected and well-established multi-office law firm with a strong presence across the Southwest and Western United States. The firm is seeking a Construction and Business Litigation Attorney to support its Irvine, California office, with the role structured as fully remote.

LEGAL OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW

This is a compelling opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented attorney with 2 to 7 years of experience to join a sophisticated construction and business litigation practice in a fully remote capacity. Attorneys in this group handle complex, high-value matters and work closely with experienced partners, clients, and insurance carriers across a wide range of industries and jurisdictions.

Despite the remote structure, attorneys are fully integrated into case teams and entrusted with meaningful responsibility across all phases of litigation.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Represent clients in complex construction and business litigation matters
• Handle disputes involving design professionals, contractors, manufacturers, developers, and property owners
• Draft and argue motions, pleadings, and discovery responses
• Participate in depositions, mediations, arbitrations, trials, and appellate matters
• Provide strategic counsel to clients and insurers throughout the lifecycle of construction projects, including claims guidance during active design and construction
• Work on matters involving large-scale infrastructure, public works, and commercial developments such as transportation projects, healthcare facilities, hospitality properties, utilities, and residential developments
• Collaborate remotely with partners and litigation teams while maintaining a high level of responsiveness and professionalism

WHAT YOU BRING

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 2 to 7 years of experience in construction law, complex litigation, or business litigation
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Prior experience working with insurance carriers or insured clients is strongly preferred
• Ability to manage matters independently in a remote environment while contributing effectively to a team-based practice

COMPENSATION AND REMOTE STRUCTURE

• Base Salary Range: $130,000 to $190,000, depending on experience and overall fit
• Fully remote role aligned with the Irvine, California office
• Exposure to sophisticated, high-value litigation and nationally significant construction projects
• Collaborative culture with experienced trial attorneys and meaningful mentorship
• Clear long-term growth and advancement potential

This is a rare opportunity to join a well-regarded construction and business litigation practice while enjoying the flexibility of a fully remote role tied to a premier Southern California office.

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:

Scion Staffing 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.

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 have 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.