Associate - Civil Litigation - California - 200K

We Are Legal Revolution; California; Remote; USD 135,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Mentorship and development

Fast-track growth and promotion

Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution is seeking a Healthcare Defense Associate to handle civil defense cases focused on healthcare and medical malpractice in a 100% remote role. California-barred candidates are required; West Coast-domiciled applicants are preferred.

Grow within a recession-proof practice with mentors and opportunities for advancement. The team emphasizes autonomy, collaboration, and hands-on development in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• 2–10 years litigation experience (civil litigation, insurance defense, or general liability).
• California Bar admission required (other West Coast states may be considered).
• Exposure to licensing issues, general liability claims, and medical-based disputes.

Responsibilities

• Handle a variety of civil defense litigation with a focus on healthcare and medical malpractice cases.
• Manage matters independently with full ownership while collaborating with a supportive team.
• Opportunities to take cases to arbitration and trial.
• Exposure to licensing issues, general liability claims, and medical-based disputes.
• Work with experienced trial attorneys who are committed to developing and promoting their team.

Skills

Civil Litigation

Healthcare Defense

Medical Malpractice

Trial Experience

Arbitration Experience

Job description

Healthcare / Civil Litigation Associate | 100% Remote | Up to $200k | Real Growth opportunities for advancement | Recession-Proof| Complex challenging work

Location: 100% Fully Remote (Must be California-barred; ideally West Coast-based. Candidates in AZ/NV may also be considered)

Position: Civil Litigation / Healthcare Defense Associate

Salary: $135,000 – $200,000+ (based on experience)

Highlights:

• True Growth & Promotions – Proven record of internal advancement. Two associates promoted within 9 months; senior counsel on track for partnership this year.
• Autonomy & Support – Focus on practicing law without unnecessary bureaucracy. Partners are invested in mentorship and team collaboration.
• Recession-Proof Practice – Healthcare and medical malpractice defense is a stable, growing field with rates rising faster than other insurance defense areas.
• Trial & Arbitration Experience – Opportunities to build your litigation craft: pre-COVID the team handled 6 trials & 12 arbitrations annually; now ~1 trial & 6–8 arbitrations.
• Interesting, Complex Work – Work closely with highly skilled professionals (doctors, healthcare providers, and doctor-lawyers) across a broad spectrum of healthcare-related matters.

The Role:

• Handle a variety of civil defense litigation with a focus on healthcare and medical malpractice cases.
• Manage matters independently with full ownership while collaborating with a supportive team.
• Opportunities to take cases to arbitration and trial.
• Exposure to licensing issues, general liability claims, and medical-based disputes.
• Work with experienced trial attorneys who are committed to developing and promoting their team.

Salary & Perks:

• Competitive base salary: $135,000 – $200,000+ depending on level
• Quarterly bonuses: $75/hour for all billables over 1,900 annually (calculated quarterly, not cumulative)
• Billables: 1,900 minimum annually (~158 hours/month)
• Remote first: 100% remote work, with no mandatory office requirement
• Mentorship and hands-on development, despite a high-volume practice
• Long-term growth opportunities within a highly regarded defense team

Requirements:

• 2–10 years litigation experience (civil litigation, insurance defense, or general liability).
• California Bar admission required (other West Coast states may be considered).