Associate Attorney (Public Entity/Personal Injury Defense)

Jobot; Riverside (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Vision insurance

PTO 17 days

Quarterly bonus $75 per hour

160 billable hours/month

Work from home flexibility

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Civil Litigation Attorney in Riverside, CA with a focus on civil defense work and a strong benefits package. You will handle research, pleadings, depositions, and trials while collaborating with colleagues to craft robust defense strategies.

The role requires a JD from an accredited law school, active CA Bar membership, and 2+ years of relevant experience. Hybrid options and a competitive bonus structure are offered.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Active CA Bar License.
• 2+ years of civil litigation or related defense experience.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in civil defense litigation across multiple practice areas.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Handle depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Develop defense strategies and negotiate settlements.
• Collaborate with team and maintain client communications.
• Ensure compliance with legal standards.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Juris Doctorate (CA law school)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal Research Software

Job description

Job details

SoCal Civil Law Firm/ High Salary/ Great Benefits

Salary: $130,000 - $200,000 per year

Hosted by: Brittany Perry

A bit about us

Based in the Riverside area, we are a reputable Law firm that focuses our practice on the representation of public entities, Insurance Defense, Public Transportation Litigation, Catastrophic Injury, Employment Litigation and more! With offices in Riverside and Glendale, California, we represent clients in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.

Why join us

Benefits

• 401(k) matching after first year
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• 17 PTO days + year then goes up the following year
• Quarterly bonus 75$ per hour
• 160 billable per month
• Flexibility to work from home

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in all phases of Civil Defense Litigation (Businesses, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Public Entities and Individuals)
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Handle depositions, hearings, trials, and mediations.
• Develop and implement defense strategies, negotiate settlements, and make court appearances.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure a comprehensive defense strategy.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, providing updates and advice on legal matters.
• Ensure compliance with all legal standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• 2+ years of experience in civil litigation, Insurance Defense, Personal Injury or Public Entity Defense
• Active CA Bar License
• Strong knowledge of civil defense litigation and insurance defense procedures and practices.
• Excellent negotiation, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong advocacy skills in the courtroom.
• Proficiency in legal research software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.