Complex Litigation Associate

Larson Maddox; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Career development support

National platform resources

Job summary

[Undisclosed AmLaw 100 law firm] in California is seeking a Complex Litigation Attorney to join its premier litigation team. The role focuses on auto defense, general liability, and catastrophic injury matters with a hybrid Los Angeles, Orange County, or San Diego work arrangement.

Ideal candidates have 3–8 years of defense litigation experience, excellent writing and communication skills, and a track record of managing complex dockets.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school
• Licensed to practice in California
• 3-8 years of defense litigation experience
• Strong writing, communication, and client-management skills
• Experience handling personal injury, transportation, auto, general liability, or catastrophic injury matters preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse litigation caseload from inception through resolution
• Take and defend depositions, attend court appearances and mediations
• Develop litigation strategy and serve as trusted advisor to clients
• Work on auto defense, transportation defense, general liability, and catastrophic injury matters

Job description

Complex Litigation Attorney | Los Angeles, Orange County, or San Diego (Hybrid)

My client, a prestigious AmLaw 100 law firm, is seeking a Litigation Attorney specializing in Auto Defense, to join its highly regarded California litigation team. This opportunity is ideal for attorneys currently at regional or boutique firms who are looking to elevate their practice on a larger national platform while gaining access to sophisticated matters, premier clients, and substantial long-term career opportunities.

With more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide, my client offers the resources, infrastructure, and national reputation of a top-tier law firm while maintaining a collaborative and supportive culture that invests heavily in attorney development.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Prestigious AmLaw 100 Platform with nationally recognized litigation practices and blue-chip clients.


• Clear Path to Partnership with structured mentorship, business development support, and resources designed to help attorneys build successful long-term careers.


• Transparent Compensation Model featuring clearly defined compensation bands, eliminating uncertainty around annual compensation progression.


• Exceptional Career Mobility with a strong track record of attorneys moving into in-house counsel positions with the firm's impressive roster of national clients.


• Sophisticated Litigation Work handling complex auto, transportation, catastrophic injury, and general liability matters.


• Hybrid Flexibility with offices in Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego.


• Collaborative Culture where attorneys gain meaningful responsibility, direct client contact, and hands-on litigation experience from day one.

The Opportunity

This attorney will independently manage a diverse litigation caseload while working alongside highly respected litigators on complex matters involving:

• Auto and transportation defense


• General liability litigation


• Personal injury claims


• Catastrophic injury matters

Responsibilities include managing cases from inception through resolution, taking and defending depositions, attending court appearances and mediations, developing litigation strategy, and serving as a trusted advisor to clients.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school


• Licensed and in good standing in California


• 3-8 years of defense litigation experience


• Experience handling personal injury, transportation, auto, general liability, or catastrophic injury matters preferred


• Strong writing, communication, and client-management skills


• Ability to independently manage a litigation caseload

Compensation

Base Salary: $165,000 - $210,000+ depending on experience, plus bonus potential and a comprehensive benefits package.

For attorneys seeking the sophistication and resources of a premier national platform, a clearly defined growth trajectory, and the opportunity to position themselves for either partnership or future in-house opportunities, this is an outstanding career move.