California General Liability Associate (West Coast)

About the Role

Join a general liability defense practice as an associate attorney handling a full civil litigation caseload. This role offers responsibility across matters from discovery through mediation and trial preparation, with a potential path to more senior roles.
What Youll Do

Manage a caseload of general liability defense matters, including premises liability, personal injury, and casualty cases.

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 approximately 25 or more cases at a time and meet an annual billing expectation of approximately 1,950 hours.

What Were Looking For

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 and a JD from an ABA-approved law school.

Defense-side law firm experience managing full caseloads, rather than working only on motions.

Ability to independently manage a busy caseload with minimal supervision.

Experience with depositions, court appearances, discovery drafting, and mediation or trial preparation.

Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Westlaw, and LexisNexis.

Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary is $130,000 to $170,000 annually. Quarterly bonus opportunities are available. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Location

This is a remote role in the United States, with Los Angeles, California as the primary location.