California General Liability Attorney — Civil Litigation

Law Firms; California; On-site; USD 220,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Short-term disability insurance

2 to 3 weeks paid time off

Job summary

Law Firms in California seeks a General Liability Attorney (Civil Litigation) with strong experience in managing general liability matters, including case management and trial preparation. The position requires a California-licensed JD with 2+ years in liability/insurance defense litigation.

You will handle settlements, negotiations, hearings, depositions, and court appearances, collaborating closely with paralegals and staff to advance cases from evaluation through resolution.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active California license to practice law.
• 2+ years of general liability/insurance defense litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of general liability matters, including premises liability and other negligence claims.
• Develop case strategies, evaluate legal risks, and assess the strength of claims for clients and opposing parties.
• Represent clients in settlements, hearings, depositions, and court proceedings with regular updates and strategic advice.
• Conduct in-depth legal research to support case strategy and draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other documents.
• Negotiate settlements to secure favorable outcomes while prioritizing clients' interests.
• Collaborate with paralegals and staff to ensure smooth case progression and effective communication.
• Oversee trial preparation and management of expert witnesses and evidence presentation.

Skills

Case management

Litigation

Legal research

Negotiation

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

Law Firms in California seeks a General Liability Attorney (Civil Litigation) with strong experience in managing general liability matters, including case management and trial preparation. The position requires a California-licensed JD with 2+ years in liability/insurance defense litigation.

You will handle settlements, negotiations, hearings, depositions, and court appearances, collaborating closely with paralegals and staff to advance cases from evaluation through resolution.