Associate Defense Attorney

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Salary: $120,000 - $180,000 per year

A bit about us:

Join a respected defense firm defending businesses, insurers, healthcare providers, and professionals against high-exposure claims. The ideal candidate will handle sophisticated litigation from pleadings through trial, with opportunities for growth in a collaborative, trial-ready environment.

Why join us?

• Competitive compensation
• Full benefits
• Collaborative culture
• Growth opportunities

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of defense litigation matters, including general liability, professional liability, medical malpractice, tort defense, employment, or product liability cases. General liability, product liability, premises, mass tort defense (catastrophic injury, PI). Needs motions, discovery, depos/trials in state/federal court

Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and trial briefs; conduct depositions and prepare witnesses.

Strategize case management, negotiate settlements, and try cases in state and federal courts.

Collaborate with experts, insurers, and clients to develop effective defense strategies.

Advise clients on risk mitigation, compliance, and litigation avoidance.

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