Associate Defense Attorney

Marklitwak; California (MO); Remote; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services firm is seeking an Associate Defense Attorney to manage civil defense cases, draft legal documents, and represent clients in court. This remote position requires a California-barred attorney with a Juris Doctor degree and relevant litigation experience.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of litigation or insurance defense experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of civil defense matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal documents.
• Conduct depositions and legal research.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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Base pay range

$160,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

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Job Title: Associate Defense Attorney

Location: Remote – California (Must be CA-barred)

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of civil defense matters, including general liability, personal injury, premises liability, and/or insurance defense.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Conduct depositions, legal research, and case evaluations.
• Represent clients in court hearings, mediations, and arbitrations.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active member of the California State Bar in good standing.
• 2–6 years of litigation or insurance defense experience preferred.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services and Law Practice

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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