Attorney - associate - law

Job Description

Job Description Associate Attorney – General Liability & Product Liability

Location: Los Angeles or Irvine, CA

Schedule: Hybrid

Experience: 3+ Years

Practice Areas: General Liability / Product Liability / Civil Litigation

Position Overview

A nationally recognized litigation law firm is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join its General Liability and Product Liability practice in its Los Angeles or Irvine office.

This opportunity is ideal for a California-licensed attorney with at least 3 years of defense litigation experience who is comfortable independently managing cases, taking depositions, handling discovery and motion practice, and supporting matters through trial.

The attorney will work on sophisticated matters for both regional and national clients throughout California and will have the opportunity to take meaningful ownership of cases.

Key Responsibilities

Independently manage a defense litigation caseload from inception through resolution

Represent regional and national clients throughout California

Handle general liability and product liability matters

Conduct plaintiff, fact witness, and expert depositions

Prepare clients and witnesses for depositions and trial

Draft and respond to written discovery

Review and analyze complex discovery requests and case materials

Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents

Conduct legal research and develop case strategy

Participate in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and other proceedings as appropriate

Assist with all aspects of trial preparation and trial support

Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and internal case teams

Maintain accurate and timely billing and case records

Requirements

Qualifications

Required:

Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school

Active license and good standing with the State Bar of California

Minimum 3 years of litigation experience

Defense experience in General Liability and/or Product Liability

Demonstrated experience with depositions and motion practice

Experience taking the lead in plaintiff and expert depositions

Ability to independently manage cases and deadlines

Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills

Excellent organizational and time-management abilities

Ability to effectively manage multiple matters simultaneously

Ideal Background

Candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas are especially relevant:

General Liability Defense

Product Liability

Premises Liability

Personal Injury Defense

Complex Civil Litigation

Toxic Tort

Commercial Litigation

Insurance Defense

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $130,000

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan through Voya
• Unlimited PTO
• Cell phone stipend
• Technology reimbursement/support
• Fitness reimbursement
• Professional liability coverage
• Identity protection benefits
• Medical, dental, life insurance, and other eligible benefits effective on day one
• Vision coverage effective after 30 days