Attorney - Senior Associate/Counsel, Defense Litigation

Goldberg Segalla LLP; California; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible spending

Job summary

Goldberg Segalla LLP is seeking an experienced defense litigation attorney licensed in California to join our team. Senior Associate or Counsel level with 4+ years of defense litigation experience will manage cases independently and contribute to strategy.

Remote, hybrid, or on-site work options are available across our LA, OC, or SF offices as needed. The ideal candidate writes well, thinks strategically, and confidently represents companies and insurers in defense matters, including

Qualifications

• 4+ years of defense litigation experience.
• Licensed to practice in California.
• Experience taking/defending depositions.
• Drafting and arguing disposition motions; preparing cases for arbitrations, mediations and trial.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a litigation caseload with minimal supervision.
• Help drive litigation strategy and case advancement.
• Represent clients in defense matters across liability matters.

Skills

Defense litigation experience

Independent case management

Strong writing

Strategic thinking

Client representation

Job description

Goldberg Segalla is a national civil litigation law firm that represents major national and regional companies and insurance carriers in all aspects of business counseling, risk assessment and dispute resolution including representation in various types of claims, controversies and litigation involving personal and other injuries, property damage, contract disputes and business torts. While our Am Law 200 and Chambers ranked firm employs more than 1,000 people, we operate as one tight-knit and highly collaborative team.

THE POSITION

Work fully remote, hybrid, or onsite. The choice is yours.

Goldberg Segalla offers experienced California defense litigators the flexibility to work in the environment that suits them best, from anywhere while maintaining access to one of our Los Angeles, Orange County, or San Francisco offices as needed.

This position represents a strategic expansion of our team driven by strong client demand, not a backfill.

THE QUALIFICATIONS

We welcome Senior Associate and Counsel-level attorneys with 4+ years of defense litigation experience who are ready to independently manage cases and help drive litigation strategy.

Qualified candidates must be licensed in California and have experience taking and defending depositions, drafting and arguing disposition motions, and preparing cases for arbitrations, mediations, and trial.

The ideal candidate is a strong writer, strategic thinker, and confident advocate who can independently manage a litigation caseload with minimal supervision. Experience representing companies and insurers in a defense-side practice is strongly preferred.

Experience in general liability, retail liability, transportation defense, and/or product liability is a plus.

THE BENEFITS

The annualized salary range for this position is $110,000-$165,000. Actual pay may be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. This position also offers bonuses, and a full benefits package. Our benefits package includes, but is not limited to, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, flexible spending, and more.

OUR COMMITMENT

Goldberg Segalla is committed to building a workplace where talented people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can succeed, grow, and lead – together. With a broad

OUR COMMITMENT

Goldberg Segalla is committed to building a workplace where talented people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can succeed, grow, and lead – together. With a broad national footprint and strong market presence, Goldberg Segalla offers the scale of a growing national firm with a small firm’s connective culture. Join #TeamGS today.

Department: Attorney

This is a full time position