Civil Litigation Defense Attorney

Hybrid Remote Associate Attorney - Civil Defense! This Jobot Job is hosted by: Sharon Brown Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 per year A bit about us: Our top-tier, multi-state law firm is seeking a talented and experienced Civil Litigation Defense Attorney to join our dynamic team. This is an incredible opportunity for a seasoned professional to make a significant impact in a well-established firm, handling complex civil litigation defense cases. This role offers a competitive compensation package and an engaging work environment that promotes professional development and growth. Why join us? Hybrid remote Great billable hours Friendly team Exciting cases Great mentorship and collaboration Reputable firm Job Details What You'll Do In This Growth Role: 1. Representing and advising clients in courts, before government agencies, and in private legal matters. 2. Conducting legal research and gathering evidence to formulate defense strategies. 3. Preparing and drafting legal documents such as pleadings, discovery, motions, briefs, contracts, and other legal documents. 4. Interpreting laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses. 5. Presenting and summarizing cases to judges and juries. 6. Evaluating findings and developing strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases. 7. Negotiating settlements of civil disputes. 8. Supervising legal assistants and paralegals, and working collaboratively with the legal team. 9. Maintaining knowledge of current legislation, court decisions, and industry trends to ensure the firm's compliance and competitive position. Qualifications: 1. A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school. 2. Admission to the state bar and in good standing. 3. A minimum of 5 years of experience in civil litigation defense, commercial litigation, and corporate law. 4. Proven track record of effectively handling complex legal matters and achieving favorable outcomes. 5. Exceptional legal research and writing skills. 6. Excellent negotiation and communication skills. 7. Proficient in legal research tools and software. 8. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. 9. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail. 10. Experience managing legal assistants and paralegals. 11. Knowledge of legal liability and principles of risk management. If you are passionate about civil litigation defense and eager to take on challenging cases that make a real difference to our clients, we would love to hear from you. Join our team and contribute to our reputation for excellence in the legal industry. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy