California General Liability Associate (West Coast) – Remote

SIVAD Consulting; California; Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SIVAD Consulting is seeking an Associate Attorney for its West Coast General Liability practice, requiring 2+ years in civil defense and a California bar license. The role offers remote or hybrid work within California and a clear path to promotion.

You will manage a full caseload including premises liability and bodily injury, draft motions, attend depositions, and participate in mediations. Self-motivated and capable of independent work are essential.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-approved law school.
• Active California bar license in good standing.
• 2–8 years of civil defense litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Managing a full caseload of general liability defense matters including premises liability, personal injury, and casualty defense.
• Drafting and responding to motions, complaints, and written discovery.
• Attending and defending depositions, court hearings, and client meetings.
• Assisting with preparation for mediations and trials.
• Billing approximately 1,950 hours annually with quarterly bonus opportunities.

Skills

Caseload management

Independent work

Defense-side litigation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

California Bar License

Job description

California General Liability Associate (West Coast) – Remote

$130k - $170k

We are looking for an Associate Attorney with 2+ years of civil defense litigation experience to join the General Liability practice group in California. This is an opportunity to handle your own caseload with full litigation responsibilities—not just motion work—with a clear path to promotion from associate to senior associate, of counsel, and partner.

Responsibilities

• Managing a full caseload of general liability defense matters including premises liability, personal injury, and casualty defense
• Drafting and responding to motions, complaints, and written discovery
• Attending and defending depositions, court hearings, and client meetings
• Assisting with preparation for mediations and trials
• Billing approximately 1,950 hours annually with quarterly bonus opportunities

Requirements

• Active California bar license in good standing
• 2-8 years of civil defense litigation experience (general liability, premises liability, bodily injury, or casualty defense)
• Defense-side experience required (plaintiff-side will not be considered)
• Ability to manage 25+ cases simultaneously and work independently
• Civil defense litigation (bodily injury, premises liability, general liability)
• Defense-side experience (not plaintiff-side)
• Defense-side litigation experience (premises liability, personal injury, casualty, or general liability)
• Self-motivated; able to independently manage full caseload with minimal supervision
• No book of business required

Education

• JD from ABA-approved law school
• Active California bar license in good standing
• Experience managing 25+ cases simultaneously

Miscellaneous

• California-based; open to remote or hybrid (offices in LA, San Diego, San Francisco)