Overview In this role you support a leading international law firm's Trial & Defense Practice by handling complex product liability and commercial disputes. You work closely with senior litigators to build cases, draft filings, and manage client communications across insurers and policyholders. The position offers hands-on trial exposure, mentorship, and opportunities to develop advanced litigation skills in a fast-paced environment. You will contribute to strategy, case development, and client reporting, shaping outcomes on high-stakes matters.
Compensation / Benefits- Annual salary range: 135,000-150,000
- Performance-based and monthly bonus eligibility
- Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible paid time off
- 401(k)/retirement plans; student loan repayment support
Responsibilities- Conduct legal research and prepare detailed analyses
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation filings
- Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials
- Interview clients, eyewitnesses, and other relevant parties
- Prepare and deliver comprehensive reporting to clients regarding case status and strategy
- Engage in direct communication with clients and insurers
- Assist in all phases of case development, litigation strategy, and trial preparation
- Collaborate with partners and team members to advance case objectives with efficiency and precision
Key requirements- JD/LLM from ABA-accredited law school
- Active Bar Admission in California in good standing
- 1-4 years of substantive litigation experience
- Experience handling complex liability, commercial disputes, or insurance claims
- Exposure to product liability defense preferred
- Demonstrated ability to conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and briefs
- Comfortable participating in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation
- Superior legal writing, analytical, and research skills
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills
- Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously in a fast-moving environment
- Interpersonal skills
- Organization and time management
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Legal research
- Drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs
- Trial preparation and deposition readiness
