Civil Litigation Defense Associate

First Roles; San Diego (CA); Presencial; USD 115 000 - 190 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Employer-paid medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Resumo da oferta

First Roles, a well-established California defense firm founded in 1990, is adding a junior associate in its La Jolla office. With 30+ attorneys statewide, the firm offers a flexible work environment and long-tenured staff.

The role rewards independence and mentorship, with pay based on performance. A standout third-year can out-earn a sixth-year, reflecting merit and location.

Qualificações

• 1+ years of civil litigation defense experience.
• Experience with written discovery and with taking and defending depositions.
• Law and motion practice, court appearances, legal research and memos.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Admitted in California and in good standing.

Responsabilidades

• Handle written discovery and document production.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Appear in court and perform legal research and memos.

Conhecimentos

Civil litigation defense

Discovery & depositions

Motions & court appearances

Research & writing

California Bar admission

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the firm

We are working with a well-established, well-respected California defense firm founded in 1990. It has 30+ attorneys across multiple offices statewide and is adding a junior associate in its La Jolla office. Attorneys stay a long time here, and the firm offers a flexible work environment.

The opportunity

This role suits someone who can work independently but still values mentorship and wants to grow their practice. Pay is based on performance, not seniority. A standout third-year can out-earn a sixth-year here.

Practice areas

• Insurance defense
• Premises liability
• Insurance coverage
• Medical malpractice
• Business and real estate
• Workers' compensation

What we're looking for

• 1+ years of civil litigation defense experience (civil defense, product liability, premises liability, medical malpractice or a related field)
• Experience with written discovery and with taking and defending depositions
• Law and motion practice, court appearances, legal research and memos
• Excellent research and writing skills
• Admitted in California and in good standing
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

Why apply

• Compensation of $115,000 to $190,000+, plus a performance-based bonus
• Annual reviews with real raise potential
• Flexible work schedule, depending on what works for you and the team
• Employer-paid medical, plus dental, vision and a 401(k)
• Compensation depends on experience and location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.