Defense Litigation Attorney (Fully Remote!)

Jobot; Orange (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Travel stipend

Phone stipend

Bar dues

MCLE expenses

Life insurance

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Jobot in Orange, CA is seeking a California-licensed attorney to lead a litigation defense practice with substantial autonomy. The role supports a fully remote or hybrid/onsite arrangement, handling an active caseload from inception to resolution, including depositions, pleadings, and discovery.

The ideal candidate brings 1–3+ years in defense, proficient in managing cases independently, and familiar with MerusCase.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• 1–3+ years of litigation defense experience.
• Experience in general liability and/or subrogation matters.
• Ability to independently manage a litigation caseload.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage an active caseload from inception through resolution.
• Take and defend party, witness, and expert depositions.
• Draft, review, and argue pleadings, motions, and discovery-related matters.
• Conduct written discovery, including preparing and responding to interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission.
• Attend court appearances, hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and arbitrations.
• Develop litigation strategy and assess liability and exposure throughout the life of a case.
• Prepare matters for trial, including witness preparation, exhibit management, and trial strategy development.
• Communicate directly with clients, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, experts, and other relevant parties.
• Analyze case facts, damages, and legal issues to formulate recommendations and case strategy.
• Negotiate settlements and assist with dispute resolution efforts.
• Maintain organized case documentation and timely reporting requirements.
• Partner closely with litigation support staff to ensure efficient case management.

Skills

Case management

Deposition experience

Litigation strategy

Client communication

Negotiation

Court appearances

Education

Active California Bar license

Tools

MerusCase

Job description

Job Details

Fully remote or hybrid/onsite opportunity in Orange, CA | 1-3+ years of experience

Salary: $110,000 - $150,000 per year

A bit about us

We are a growing boutique litigation practice focused on delivering exceptional legal representation and client service across a broad range of civil litigation matters. Our team values collaboration, communication, and maintaining a positive work environment where attorneys and staff support one another. We foster an open-door culture with consistent team engagement and provide attorneys with the autonomy to take ownership of their work while still having support when needed.

Why join us?

• Opportunity to lead and own an entire litigation practice area with significant autonomy


• Flexible work environment with options for hybrid, onsite, or fully remote arrangements


• Strong compensation package with performance-based bonus opportunities


• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision benefits


• Monthly travel and phone stipends


• Annual Bar dues, MCLE expenses, and life insurance covered by the firm


• Unlimited PTO policy with flexibility for work-life balance


• Collaborative and supportive environment with direct access to leadership


• Long-term growth opportunity with the ability to build and shape the future of the practice

Job Duties

• Independently manage an active caseload from inception through resolution


• Take and defend party, witness, and expert depositions


• Draft, review, and argue pleadings, motions, and discovery-related matters


• Conduct written discovery, including preparing and responding to interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission


• Attend court appearances, hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and arbitrations


• Develop litigation strategy and assess liability and exposure throughout the life of a case


• Prepare matters for trial, including witness preparation, exhibit management, and trial strategy development


• Communicate directly with clients, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, experts, and other relevant parties


• Analyze case facts, damages, and legal issues to formulate recommendations and case strategy


• Negotiate settlements and assist with dispute resolution efforts


• Maintain organized case documentation and timely reporting requirements


• Partner closely with litigation support staff to ensure efficient case management

Job Requirements

• Active California Bar license in good standing


• 1 to 3+ years of litigation defense experience, preferably within general liability and/or subrogation matters


• Ability to independently manage a litigation caseload with minimal supervision
  
  
• Experience with MerusCase case management software preferred

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.