Civil Litigation Defense Attorney (Remote Or Hybrid)

gpac; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing legal firm is seeking a Civil Litigation Defense Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor degree, California law license, and at least 2 years of litigation experience. Responsibilities include defending clients in diverse cases and managing all aspects of litigation. This position offers a flexible hybrid or fully remote work environment with a focus on work/life balance and professional growth.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

PTO

Paid Holidays

401k

Profit Sharing

Bonuses

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in California.
• 2+ years of litigation experience.
• Trial experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Defend clients in various litigated matters.
• Handle phases of litigation from inception to trial.
• Prepare and argue motions.

Skills

Research

Writing

Oral Advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Civil Litigation Defense Attorney (Remote Or Hybrid)

Civil Litigation Defense Attorney (Remote Or Hybrid)

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Job Posting: Civil Litigation Defense Attorney

Location: Fully Remote or Hybrid Flexibility depending on location

Employment Type: Full-Time

Civil Litigation Defense Attorney Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Defense Attorney to join our dynamic and growing team. Our firm specializes in the defense and prosecution of complex litigated matters throughout California, representing clients in a broad range of practice areas, including commercial liability, general liability, employment litigation, auto claims, construction injury and defect, professional liability, product liability, and real estate cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Defend clients in a variety of litigated matters, including general liability, product liabiity. personal injury, commercial litigation, construction injury/defects, real estate, and employment litigation.
• Handle all phases of litigation, from case inception through trial, including motion practice, discovery, depositions, and court appearances.
• Prepare and argue motions, including motions for summary judgment and procedural motions.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Develop case strategies and provide legal analysis to clients, insurers, and risk management teams.
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations.
• Collaborate with internal legal teams, experts, and outside counsel as needed.
• Stay up-to-date on California laws and evolving legal trends affecting insurance defense litigation.
  
  

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in California and in good standing.
• 2+ years of experience in litigation, preferably in insurance defense, general liability, or complex civil litigation.
• Trial experience is a plus.
• Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to handle a diverse caseload independently while meeting deadlines.
  
  

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• 401k
• Profit Sharing
• Bonuses
  
  

Work Environment

• Flexible Hybrid or Remote workstyle
• Collaborative team and support staff
• Strive to achieve a healthy work/life balance
• Growth opportunities
  
  

How to Apply: Apply online, or send your resume in confidence to [e-mail]. We look forward to reviewing your application!

Call/Text Jaimi Harper directly at (605)-679-9312 with questions on the position.

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.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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