Complex Litigation Defense Associate

Connect Legal Partners; California; Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work in California

Performance bonus

Job summary

Connect Legal Partners seeks a defense litigation attorney to handle substantial personal injury, transportation, and wrongful death matters. You will help develop the record, prepare for depositions, and engage in mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation.

The role is full-time, hybrid in California with some office attendance, and requires a JD, active CA bar membership, and at least two years of litigation experience.

Qualifications

• Requires JD and active California bar membership.
• Two+ years of litigation experience in defense.
• Strong written advocacy and deadline management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare discovery and motions, take or support depositions.
• Attend court proceedings and assist with mediation, arbitration, and trial prep.
• Maintain regular client communication and case management.

Skills

Litigation experience

Written advocacy

Deadline management

Client communication

Education

JD

Job description

Build a defense practice on significant injury cases, taking on substantive litigation work as the evidence develops.

The role

Work on complex defense litigation involving personal injury, transportation incidents, catastrophic injuries and wrongful death claims. You will prepare discovery and motions, take or support depositions, attend court and contribute to mediation, arbitration and trial preparation. The role includes regular client communication and practical case management, offering exposure to both legal strategy and the evidence needed to defend substantial claims.

What you will need

You will need a JD, active California bar membership and at least two years of litigation experience. Relevant defense experience, strong written advocacy and the ability to manage deadlines are important. You should be comfortable developing factual records, explaining progress to clients and collaborating with colleagues as cases move toward resolution. The role is full time and hybrid in California, with some office attendance required.

What is on offer

• The annual base salary range is US$125,000 to US$185,000.
• Performance bonus opportunities and employee benefits are also indicated.