General Liability Associate Attorney

Larson Maddox; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Discretionary bonus

Hybrid/remote work arrangement

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Long-term growth potential

Job summary

Larson Maddox is seeking a General Liability Associate Attorney to join a nationally recognized litigation team. You will handle a broad range of defense matters, including catastrophic injury, product liability, construction defect, transportation, and habitability, with meaningful client contact and hands-on litigation experience.

The role offers a flexible hybrid or remote work arrangement, competitive compensation with discretionary bonus, comprehensive benefits, and significant

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active Bar license in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 3+ years of litigation experience preferred.
• Experience handling general liability matters and drafting pleadings, discovery, motions, and related documents.
• Strong analytical, research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload while collaborating within a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and legal memoranda.
• Attend and participate in depositions, mediations, court hearings, and other litigation proceedings.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategies.
• Communicate regularly with clients and provide status updates regarding case developments.
• Collaborate with attorneys and legal professionals across multiple offices and practice groups.
• Prepare cases for trial and assist with trial proceedings as needed.
• Maintain strong client relationships while delivering high-quality legal services.

Skills

Litigation experience

Oral advocacy

Legal research

Draft pleadings & discovery

Court appearances & depositions

Strategy development

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

We are seeking a General Liability Associate Attorney to join a nationally recognized litigation team. This position offers the opportunity to handle a broad range of defense litigation matters, including catastrophic injury, product liability, construction defect, transportation, habitability, and other general liability matters. The role provides attorneys with meaningful client contact, hands‑on litigation experience, and significant opportunities for professional growth.

General Liability Associate Attorney Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active Bar license in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 3+ years of litigation experience preferred, though candidates at varying levels of seniority with relevant defense litigation experience are encouraged to apply.
• Experience handling general liability matters, including catastrophic injury, product liability, construction defect, transportation, habitability, or related litigation.
• Strong experience drafting pleadings, discovery, motions, and other litigation‑related documents.
• Experience attending court appearances, depositions, mediations, and hearings.
• Trial experience or second‑chair trial experience is a plus.
• Experience cross‑examining plaintiffs and fact witnesses preferred.
• Strong analytical, research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload while collaborating within a team environment.
• Candidates with substantial experience managing complex defense matters and serving as the primary attorney on cases are also encouraged to apply.

General Liability Associate Attorney Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and legal memoranda.
• Attend and participate in depositions, mediations, court hearings, and other litigation proceedings.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategies.
• Communicate regularly with clients and provide status updates regarding case developments.
• Collaborate with attorneys and legal professionals across multiple offices and practice groups.
• Prepare cases for trial and assist with trial proceedings as needed.
• Maintain strong client relationships while delivering high‑quality legal services.

General Liability Associate Attorney Benefits

• Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus opportunity.
• Flexible hybrid or remote work arrangement.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Life and disability insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off and firm holidays.
• Professional development and continuing legal education opportunities.
• Opportunity to work with a nationally recognized litigation team.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment with clear paths for career advancement.
• Full‑time position with a comprehensive benefits package and long‑term growth potential.