For 25 years, we've been at the forefront of innovation in defense litigation-growing from a team of 4 trial lawyers to 450+ across 40+ offices nationwide! Seeking civil litigation defense associates! Apply now!
Key Responsibilities- Oversee a portfolio of Defense civil litigation cases
- Draft, analyze, and revise legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and discovery materials
- Advocate for clients in court proceedings, settlement negotiations, mediations, and trials
- Counsel clients on legal exposure, potential liabilities, and strategic risk management
Qualifications- JD and CA state bar in good standing
- 4+ licensed years of experience in civil litigation and open to practice in some of the following areas of law:
- Med Mal / Healthcare
- Sexual Impropriety
- Wrongful Death
- Catastrophic Injury
- General Liability
- Products Liability
- Toxic Torts
- Business Litigation (mainly RICO and defamation actions)
- Construction Defect
- Professional Negligence
- Demonstrated success handling all phases of litigation, including trials (preferred)
Benefits- UNLIMITED PTO
- John Hancock 401(k)
- 10+ PAID vacation days per year
- FULL BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Work schedule: REMOTE, Hybrid, OR In-Office (depends on candidate)
- Base Salary is flexible, general range is $130-195k base Depending on Experience
- + additional production bonus opportunity up to $45,000 per year (paid quarterly)
- Possible Total Compensation Opportunity is generally approx ~$130-240k annually
- Candidates must be based in Southern California.
- We offer a flexible hybrid and remote work model, there are times when in-person attendance is required.
- This includes trial preparation, depositions, court appearances, and other case-related activities.
- Additionally, we hold mandatory attorney meetings twice a month that require on-site participation.
