Associate Attorney, General Liability Defense – High‑Stakes Lit

Segal McCambridge; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Segal McCambridge, a nationally recognized litigation firm, seeks an Associate Attorney to join our General Liability Practice Group in the San Francisco office. This is an opportunity to gain meaningful litigation experience on high-stakes matters while working alongside nationally recognized trial attorneys.

From day one, you will draft pleadings, argue motions, conduct depositions, and manage discovery as part of a collaborative, high‑performance team.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in California.
• At least 3 years of civil defense litigation experience.
• Strong skills in legal research, writing, and oral advocacy.
• Experience drafting pleadings, handling discovery, and managing motion practice.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Team‑oriented mindset with a proactive, ownership‑driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings and argue motions in court.
• Conduct depositions and manage discovery.
• Appear in court and assist trial teams on high‑stakes matters.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Job description

Segal McCambridge, a nationally recognized litigation firm, seeks an Associate Attorney to join our General Liability Practice Group in the San Francisco office. This is an opportunity to gain meaningful litigation experience on high-stakes matters while working alongside nationally recognized trial attorneys.

From day one, you will draft pleadings, argue motions, conduct depositions, and manage discovery as part of a collaborative, high‑performance team.