Premises Security Defense Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Premises Security Defense Attorney in San Francisco, CA. This role offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement and is ideal for attorneys with premises and general liability experience looking to advance their careers within a dynamic national coordinating counsel team.

Duties

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices.
• Independently manage a litigation caseload from beginning to end.
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in California.
• 8+ years of insurance defense, premises liability, catastrophic loss, and/or general liability experience.
• Negligent security experience is a plus.
• Trial experience preferred.
• Dispositive motion practice experience.
• Superior analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Legal project management experience is helpful.

Education

• JD from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice in California.

Skills

• Superior analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Legal project management experience is helpful.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Generous PTO.
• Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits.

The San Francisco office of this firm is frequently involved in trial work, appeals, and general litigation including concentrations in the following areas: insurance, professional liability, products liability, labor and employment, and construction law. The firm generally hires candidates with the ability to communicate well with the firms clients and attorneys; outstanding academic credentials, while helpful, are not required.