Premises Liability Mid-Level to Senior Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Salary range: $135K - $185K

Location: Los Angeles, CA, Orange County, CA, San Diego, CA

We are looking for a Premises Liability Associate with 5+ years of civil litigation experience to join a growing defense team handling diverse cases ranging from big box store slip-and-falls to corporate premises claims. You'll work closely with lead attorneys across all phases of litigation and have real client exposure, deposition opportunities, and a path to trial experience at a firm that genuinely invests in your growth.

What will you be doing?

• Taking and defending depositions, attending court hearings, and participating in site inspections
• Drafting and responding to written discovery including interrogatories, document requests, and requests for admissions
• Handling cases end-to-end: initial case evaluation, filing strategy (demurrers/answers), plaintiff depositions, and reporting to carriers and clients
• Proactively managing client communications, writing status reports, and preparing case evaluations
• Evaluating, analyzing, and executing litigation strategies with the goal of achieving client objectives

Key Requirements

• 5+ years of civil litigation defense experience with demonstrated premises liability work
• Significant deposition experience (taking and defending) — ideally 20+ depositions
• Experience with written discovery, law and motion practice, and billable hour requirements (~1,920/year)
• Active California State Bar membership in good standing
• Ability to handle a full caseload independently — from initial complaint through case evaluation and resolution

Role responsibilities

• Attending court hearings, participating in site inspections, taking and defending depositions.

• Drafting extensive written discovery, including preparing and responding to interrogatories, documents requests and request for admissions.

• Evaluating, analyzing, assessing, and executing litigation strategies.

• Proactively manage communications with clients throughout the course of litigation.