Attorney - associate - law

About the Role
Join a California general liability defense practice as an Associate Attorney with 2 to 8 years of civil litigation experience. You will independently manage a full caseload, with opportunities to take on broad litigation responsibilities and progress in your legal career.
What Youll Do
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.
Manage a substantial caseload and meet an annual billing target of approximately 1,950 hours.
What Were Looking For
2 to 8 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 and a 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.
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary range: $130,000 to $170,000 annually, with quarterly bonus opportunities. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Location
Remote, with Los Angeles, California as the primary location. Other California locations include San Diego and San Francisco.