General Liability Attorney

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP; Costa Mesa (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP in Costa Mesa, CA, seeks a litigation attorney to join an experienced trial team focused on Real Estate and Personal Injury defense. You will handle all phases of insurance defense litigation, including case management, motions, discovery, hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and trials.

The role emphasizes strong research and writing skills; experience in insurance defense is preferred, but outstanding candidates from any litigation area will be considered.

Qualifications

• Strong research and writing skills required.
• Experience in insurance defense litigation preferred, but strong candidates from any litigation area will be considered.
• Ability to manage cases through all phases of litigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage casework across all phases of insurance defense litigation.
• Prepare and argue motions, conduct discovery, and participate in hearings and depositions.
• Assist in arbitrations and trials as part of a dedicated trial team.

Skills

Strong research and writing

Job description

Overview

• Opportunity to work with an experienced trial team specializing in Real Estate and Personal Injury defense.
• The role involves all phases of insurance defense litigation, including case management, motion practice, discovery, hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and trials.
• The General Liability Practice defends property and personal injury claims for insured or self-insured businesses and individuals in significant exposure cases, with the firm excelling in catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and complex litigation cases.
• Strong research and writing skills are required.
• While insurance defense experience is preferred, candidates with excellent skills in any litigation arena will be considered.
• This role is designated as hybrid.