General Liability Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a General Liability Associate Attorney in San Diego, California. This role offers a flexible, hybrid or remote working arrangement and is ideal for attorneys with litigation experience looking to advance their careers in defense litigation.

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 ABA accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in the state of 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 required.
• Experience cross-examining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses preferred.
• Experience handling court appearances, depositions, and trial experience a plus.
• 2nd chair trial experience a plus.

Education

• JD from an ABA accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice in the state of California.

Skills

• Superior analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Benefits

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

The San Diego office of this national firm is known for defending against various forms of liability claims, as well as insurance and employment claims. This firm is on the rise and experienced a big increase in business last year to put it on the way to becoming one of the top-grossing firms in the country.