Civil Litigation Associate

Jobot; Carlsbad (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Hybrid remote work

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Hybrid Remote Civil Litigation Associate to join our busy practice focused on defending public entities, insurance and corporate clients. The role involves managing a full civil docket, drafting and arguing motions, and taking depositions in state and federal court.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of civil litigation experience and a CA State Bar license. Federal court exposure is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• 1 year civil litigation experience required.
• CA State Bar License required.
• Experience drafting and arguing motions and taking depositions.
• Federal court experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload, independently handling matters from start to finish.
• Draft and argue motions, including summary judgment.
• Take and defend depositions and coordinate discovery.
• Contribute to a high-volume litigation practice with deadlines.

Skills

Civil litigation

Depositions

Motions

Case management

Legal writing

Court appearances

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Hybrid Remote Civil Litigation Associate

Salary: $125,000 - $200,000 per year

About us

We focus on litigation defending public entity, insurance and corporate clients. We have a statewide practice handling a wide variety of cases in state and federal courts involving, among other areas, civil rights, employment, personal injury, wrongful death, premises liability, development and construction, inverse condemnation and writs and appeals. Our attorneys handle cases in all areas of our practice.

Why join us

We have an impeccable team of attorneys and support staff. We value open communication and strive to provide a rewarding work environment. We value work-life balance and foster professional growth and opportunities. We offer hybrid work options in a relaxed and congenial work environment, platinum top-tier full health care, lucrative annual bonus system, generous profit-sharing plan, and 401k.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Details

We are a extremely busy firm and we expect attorneys to be self‑motivated, forward thinking and deadline cognizant. The candidate must be comfortable and proficient in independently managing a full case load, and must have successfully handled all aspects of civil litigation from start to finish. The candidate must have written and argued motions, including summary judgment motions, and must have taken and defended depositions. Federal court experience is preferred but not required. Experience in our particular practice areas is desired, but we will train the right candidate.

Experience

• Civil litigation: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification

• CA State Bar License (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in North San Diego County

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Background Check Policy

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.