California General Liability Associate Attorney

Overview

The organization is seeking an Associate Attorney to join a California general liability defense practice. This role is designed for an attorney with 2 to 8 years of civil litigation experience who can independently manage a full caseload, expand litigation responsibilities, and advance their legal career.

Responsibilities

• Manage general liability defense matters involving premises liability, personal injury, and casualty claims
• Draft and respond to motions, complaints, and written discovery
• Attend and defend depositions
• Appear at court hearings and participate in client meetings
• Assist with preparation for mediations and trials
• Independently manage a substantial caseload and meet an annual billing target of approximately 1,950 hours

Requirements

• 2 to 8 years of civil defense litigation experience, preferably in one or more of the following areas:
  • general liability
  • premises liability
  • bodily injury
  • personal injury
  • casualty defense
• Active California bar license in good standing
• JD from an ABA-approved law school
• Defense-side law firm experience handling full caseloads (not solely motions work); plaintiff-side-only experience is not a fit
• Ability to independently manage 25 or more cases with minimal supervision
• Experience with depositions, court appearances, and discovery drafting; trial or mediation experience is valuable
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Westlaw, and LexisNexis
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Trial or mediation experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $130,000 to $170,000 annually
• Quarterly bonus opportunities
• Visa sponsorship is not available

Location

• Remote
• Los Angeles, California is the primary location
• Other California locations include San Diego and San Francisco