General Liability Associate- 3575341

AMS-Staffing-Inc; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Awesomeness of benefits

$500 referral fee if your referral gets hired

Job summary

AMS-Staffing-Inc is seeking a General Liability Associate in Los Angeles, CA, with hybrid work options based on experience. Candidates must hold an active California Bar license and have at least 3 years of civil defense litigation experience. The role includes handling complex cases, drafting pleadings, and working under the mentorship of trial attorneys.

You'll manage various civil defense matters while focusing on continuous professional growth in a supportive environment. A competitive salary of $140k - $200k, plus bonuses, is offered.

Qualifications

• Must have an active CA Bar license in good standing.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in civil defense litigation.
• Strong skills in legal research, writing, and oral advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Work on complex civil defense matters such as catastrophic injury and product liability.
• Draft pleadings, argue motions, conduct depositions, and manage discovery.
• Receive mentorship from experienced partners in a supportive environment.

Skills

Legal research

Writing

Oral advocacy

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Active license to practice law in California

3+ years of experience in civil defense litigation

Job description

Job Title: General Liability Associate

Location: Los Angeles, CA 90024 or San Francisco, CA 94111

Salary/Payrate: $140k - $200k plus bonus and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment: Hybrid options available based experience level (billable hours 1950 per year)

Term: Permanent

License: Yes, must have CA Bar license active and in good standing

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

Job Description

Out client, a respected national litigation firm, is seeking a skilled Associate Attorney to join Their General Liability Practice Group in their West Los Angeles OR San Francisco office. This is a unique opportunity to gain meaningful litigation experience on high-stakes cases while working alongside nationally recognized trial attorneys.

Responsibilities

• As a key member of our team, you’ll work on a wide variety of complex civil defense matters, including:
• Catastrophic injury
• Product liability
• Wrongful death
• Premises and habitability claims
• Warranty and other high-exposure litigation
• From day one, you’ll receive hands‑on experience: drafting pleadings, arguing motions, conducting depositions, managing discovery, and appearing in court. You’ll be mentored by experienced partners and given room to grow in a supportive, high-performance environment.

Requirements

• Active license to practice law in California
• At least 3 years of experience in civil defense litigation
• Strong skills in legal research, writing, and oral advocacy
• Experience drafting pleadings, handling discovery, and managing motion practice
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Team-oriented mindset with a proactive, ownership-driven approach