California General Liability Associate (West Coast) – Remote

California General Liability Associate (West Coast) – Remote
$130k - $170k
We are looking for an Associate Attorney with 2+ years of civil defense litigation experience to join the General Liability practice group in California. This is an opportunity to handle your own caseload with full litigation responsibilities—not just motion work—with a clear path to promotion from associate to senior associate, of counsel, and partner.
Responsibilities

Managing a full caseload of general liability defense matters including premises liability, personal injury, and casualty defense

Drafting and responding to motions, complaints, and written discovery

Attending and defending depositions, court hearings, and client meetings

Assisting with preparation for mediations and trials

Billing approximately 1,950 hours annually with quarterly bonus opportunities

Requirements

Active California bar license in good standing

2-8 years of civil defense litigation experience (general liability, premises liability, bodily injury, or casualty defense)

Defense-side experience required (plaintiff-side will not be considered)

Ability to manage 25+ cases simultaneously and work independently

Civil defense litigation (bodily injury, premises liability, general liability)

Defense-side experience (not plaintiff-side)

Defense-side litigation experience (premises liability, personal injury, casualty, or general liability)

Self-motivated; able to independently manage full caseload with minimal supervision

No book of business required

Education

JD from ABA-​approved law school

Active California bar license in good standing

Experience managing 25+ cases simultaneously

Miscellaneous
California-​based;​ open to remote or hybrid (offices in LA,​ San Diego,​ San Francisco)

Originally posted on Himalayas