California General Liability Associate (West Coast)

Overview

Associate Attorney position within a civil defense practice handling a full caseload of general liability matters in California. This role includes broad litigation responsibilities and opportunities for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage general liability defense matters, including premises liability, personal injury, and casualty cases
• Draft and respond to motions, complaints, and written discovery
• Take and defend depositions
• Appear at court hearings
• Participate in client meetings
• Assist with preparation for mediations and trials
• Manage a substantial caseload independently
• Meet an annual billing target of approximately 1,950 hours

Requirements

• Two to eight years of civil defense litigation experience, preferably in general liability, premises liability, bodily injury, personal injury, or casualty defense
• Active California bar license in good standing
• J.D. from an ABA-approved law school
• Defense-side law firm experience managing full caseloads (not limited to motions work)
• Experience managing 25 or more cases at once
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Experience with depositions, court appearances, and discovery drafting
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Westlaw, and LexisNexis
• Visa sponsorship is not available

Preferred Qualifications

• Mediation or trial experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $130,000 to $170,000 USD
• Quarterly bonus opportunities

Location

• Fully remote role for candidates based in the United States
• Los Angeles, California is the primary location