Overview In this role you will handle substantive defense litigation matters within a collaborative, cross-office team. You will manage a litigation caseload from start to finish, draft key documents, and participate in hearings, depositions, and mediations. The position offers hybrid or remote work to support work-life balance and career growth in a respected firm. You will contribute to a culture of teamwork, client service, and innovation, helping shape outcomes in complex liability cases.
Compensation / Benefits- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- generous PTO plan
- discretionary bonuses
- hybrid work arrangement
- opportunity for professional development
Responsibilities- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents
- Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations
- Collaborate with colleagues across departments to support a cohesive team
- Independently manage a litigation caseload from start to finish
- Communicate with clients and provide status updates
Key requirements- JD from an ABA accredited law school
- Admitted to practice in 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
- Experience cross-examining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses preferred
- Court appearances and depositions experience; trial experience a plus
- 2nd chair trial experience a plus
- Superior analytical skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- collaboration
- strong communication
- analytical thinking
- drafting pleadings and legal documents
- discovery and pretrial motions
- cross-examination
