General Liability Associate Attorney

General Liability Associate Attorney Location: San Diego, CA (hybrid or remote) Experience: 2+ years Salary: $135,000–$210,000 (plus discretionary bonus eligibility) Our client, a nationally recognized law firm ranked among the top 100 by The American Lawyer with attorneys across dozens of offices nationwide, is seeking a General Liability Associate Attorney to join its San Diego office. This opportunity is ideal for a litigator ready to take on substantive, end-to-end defense litigation responsibilities and grow within a collaborative national firm. What You'll Work On: Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations Independently manage a litigation caseload as part of a team, working cases from beginning to end Communicate with clients and provide status reports Collaborate with colleagues across departments and offices What We're Looking For: JD from an ABA-accredited law school Admission to practice in the State of California 2+ years of defense litigation experience Experience with catastrophic injury, product liability, construction defect, habitability, transportation, or other general liability matters Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions (required) Experience cross-examining plaintiffs and fact witnesses (preferred) Court appearances, depositions, and trial experience a plus; 2nd chair trial experience a plus Superior analytical skills and strong written and oral communication Why This Role Stands Out: Handle sophisticated matters alongside experienced attorneys and partners Supportive culture that values mentorship and professional development Long-term growth opportunities within a nationally recognized firm Flexible hybrid or remote work arrangement Benefits: Competitive compensation with discretionary bonus eligibility, generous PTO, 401(k) with match, robust medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, and access to corporate discount programs. If you're a motivated litigator looking for a long-term fit where you’ll be valued, empowered, and given room to grow, this is an excellent next step. #J-18808-Ljbffr Aionios LLC