Associate Attorney - General Liability

Overview

An established law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its California practice group. Candidates with a strong work ethic and a minimum of 2 years of civil defense litigation experience are encouraged to apply. Opportunities for higher-level positions such as Senior Associate, Of Counsel, and Partner are also available depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and respond to petitions, complaints, motions, and written discovery
• Attend hearings and client meetings as requested
• Prepare for and participate in depositions
• Assist with mediation and trial preparation and participation
• Maintain billable hours and manage case workload
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Active California bar license in good standing
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• Minimum of 2+ years of civil defense litigation experience, preferably in General Liability, Mass Tort, Toxic Tort, Construction Defect, Labor and Employment, or insurance defense litigation
• Experience managing up to 20 cases simultaneously
• Proven ability to take and defend depositions, appear in court, draft motions and discovery
• Mediation and trial experience is a significant plus
• Experience mentoring junior attorneys is highly desirable
• Proficient with computer operations, internet software, spreadsheets, and word processing; Microsoft Office preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivated, able to work independently, and possess strong client communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Commitment to maintaining client confidentiality and ethical legal practice

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in mentoring junior associates
• Mediation and trial participation experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $130,000 to $250,000, commensurate with experience
• Quarterly bonuses based on billable hours
• Annual performance reviews with potential salary increases
• Hybrid or remote work options
• Flexible work hours
• Medical insurance with multiple plans, partially paid by the firm; includes free outpatient mental health services with no copays
• Optional dental and vision insurance
• Optional voluntary life, disability, accident, critical illness, cancer, and hospitalization insurance
• Optional Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) plan eligibility after one calendar year of employment
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Collegial work environment

Location

California

The organization is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, or disability.