General Liability Associate Attorney

Overview

A national law firm with over 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices is seeking a General Liability Associate for its San Diego office. This role offers a flexible hybrid or remote working arrangement and is ideal for litigation attorneys looking to advance their careers by taking on substantive defense litigation responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments and offices to support a cohesive team environment
• Independently manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution
• Communicate with clients and provide regular status updates

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admission to practice law in the state of California
• Minimum of 2 years of defense litigation experience
• Experience handling catastrophic injury, product liability, construction defect, habitability, transportation, or other general liability matters
• Proficiency in drafting discovery and pretrial motions
• Preferred experience includes cross-examining plaintiffs and fact witnesses, court appearances, depositions, trial experience, and 2nd chair trial participation
• Strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $135,000 to $210,000 USD
• Eligibility for discretionary bonuses
• Full-time position with benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Competitive salary and benefits package designed to support professional and personal growth

Location

San Diego, California

The employer is committed to equal employment opportunities and a respectful, inclusive work environment. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and competence without regard to protected characteristics under law.