Civil Litigation Associate Attorney- Remote Bay Area

Scion Legal Staffing; California (MO); Remote; USD 145,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Scion Legal Staffing presents an exceptional opportunity for two Civil Litigation Associates to join a respected firm as it expands in California. This primarily remote role offers substantive civil litigation work across diverse matters with occasional in-person attendance in San Jose or Sacramento.

Ideal candidates hold an active California Bar license, at least 3 years of civil litigation experience, and preferably insurance-defense exposure.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• Minimum 3 years of civil litigation experience.
• Insurance-defense experience preferred.
• Experience in personal injury, premises liability, construction, business or commercial litigation, professional negligence, transportation, products liability, or real estate-related litigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad civil litigation caseload including personal injury, premises liability, construction, business and commercial disputes, professional negligence, transportation, products liability, and real estate-related matters.
• Handle matters from early investigation through resolution with meaningful involvement in litigation strategy and client communication.
• Draft pleadings, correspondence, written discovery, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Propound and respond to written discovery, coordinate document production, and manage related deadlines.
• Take and defend depositions and assist with witness preparation.
• Conduct legal research and develop persuasive written analysis.
• Collaborate with clients, claims professionals, opposing counsel, experts, and internal teams.
• Maintain an organized, responsive, and client-service-oriented approach in a remote environment.

Skills

CA Bar license

Civil litigation

Insurance defense

Client communication

Legal research

Written advocacy

Remote work

Job description

Remote within California | San Jose or Sacramento Market Preferred

Scion Legal is pleased to present an exceptional opportunity for two Civil Litigation Associate Attorneys to join a respected, growth-oriented law firm as it continues to build its California presence. With more than 25 years of success, a multi-office platform, and a litigation team recognized in construction, commercial, and insurance-related disciplines, the firm offers associates the chance to handle substantive, sophisticated work while remaining primarily remote. Attorneys will gain real responsibility across a diverse civil docket—including personal injury, premises liability, construction, business litigation, professional negligence, transportation, products liability, and real estate-related matters—and will work closely with experienced litigators on strategy, discovery, depositions, motion practice, and client service.

What We Offer:

• A remote role with no regular weekly in-office requirement
• Occasional in-person attendance for hearings, mediations, depositions, client meetings, inspections, training, office meetings, or other litigation and business needs
• Meaningful involvement in sophisticated civil litigation matters from early investigation through resolution
• A varied docket that includes personal injury, premises liability, construction, commercial disputes, professional negligence, transportation, products liability, and real estate-related litigation
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced litigators within an established and growing California platform
• A collaborative environment that values sound judgment, responsive client service, practical strategy, and professional growth
• Anticipated annual compensation package of $145,000–$180,000, based on qualifications
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance; a 401(k) with discretionary profit-sharing; employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; paid time off; and holidays

You Will Be:

• Managing and supporting a broad civil litigation caseload involving personal injury, premises liability, construction, business and commercial disputes, professional negligence, transportation, products liability, and real estate-related matters
• Handling matters from early investigation through resolution, with meaningful involvement in litigation strategy and client communication
• Drafting pleadings, correspondence, written discovery, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents
• Propounding and responding to written discovery, coordinating document production, and managing related deadlines
• Taking and defending depositions and assisting with witness preparation
• Conducting legal research and developing persuasive written analysis
• Participating in hearings, mediations, case conferences, inspections, and other proceedings as needed
• Collaborating with clients, claims professionals, opposing counsel, experts, and internal legal teams
• Evaluating liability and damages issues and contributing to thoughtful, efficient case strategy
• Maintaining an organized, responsive, and client-service-oriented approach while working in a primarily remote environment

If You Have:

• An active California Bar license and in good standing
• At least 3 years of civil litigation experience
• Insurance-defense experience, strongly preferred
• Experience in one or more relevant practice areas, including personal injury, premises liability, construction, business or commercial litigation, professional negligence, transportation, products liability, or real estate-related litigation
• Demonstrated experience with discovery, depositions, motion practice, and litigation case management
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, oral-advocacy, and client-communication skills
• The ability to manage multiple matters, prioritize competing deadlines, and work effectively and independently in a primarily remote environment
• Trial experience, which is beneficial but not required
• The ability to attend occasional in-person proceedings, meetings, training, and other business needs in the San Jose or Sacramento area

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.