General Liability Defense Attorney

thefirmconsult; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Exposure to complex defense litigation

Job summary

thefirmconsult represents a well-established Los Angeles law firm seeking a General Liability Defense Attorney with 3–5 years of direct insurance defense experience. The role focuses on managing a diverse caseload from inception through resolution with collaboration across a knowledgeable litigation team.

You will represent insurance carriers and insured clients, draft pleadings and motions, conduct research, take depositions, and participate in hearings and settlements.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar membership in good standing.
• 3–5 years direct insurance defense experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of general liability and insurance defense matters from inception to resolution.
• Represent insureds, businesses, and carriers in civil litigation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategy.
• Take and defend depositions of parties and witnesses.
• Attend court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences.
• Communicate with clients, adjusters, opposing counsel, and experts.
• Assess liability, damages, and litigation exposure.
• Prepare cases for trial and assist with trial as needed.

Skills

Insurance defense

Legal research

Legal writing

Depositions

Litigation management

Client relations

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Legal case management software

Billing software

Job description

Los Angeles, United States | Posted on 07/02/2026

General Liability Defense Attorney (3–5 Years Insurance Defense Experience)

About Us

We are a legal consulting and recruiting company that partners with leading law firms across the United States to connect them with exceptional legal talent. One of our clients, a well-established and growing law firm in Los Angeles, California, is seeking a General Liability Defense Attorney with 3–5 years of direct insurance defense experience to join their litigation team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to handle sophisticated litigation matters while growing their career in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Position Overview

The General Liability Defense Attorney will manage a diverse caseload of general liability and insurance defense matters from inception through resolution. The ideal candidate has experience representing insurance carriers and insured clients in civil litigation, possesses strong analytical and advocacy skills, and is comfortable handling cases independently while collaborating with a team of experienced litigators.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of general liability and insurance defense matters.
• Represent insurance carriers, businesses, and insured clients throughout all phases of litigation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategy.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and expert witnesses.
• Attend court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences.
• Communicate regularly with clients, insurance adjusters, opposing counsel, and experts.
• Evaluate liability, damages, and litigation exposure.
• Prepare cases for trial and assist with trial proceedings as needed.
• Maintain accurate billing records and ensure compliance with litigation deadlines.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the California State Bar in good standing.
• 3–5 years of direct insurance defense experience (required).
• Experience handling general liability litigation from inception through resolution.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple litigation matters in a deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Trial preparation and courtroom experience.
• Experience attending mediations and settlement conferences.
• Familiarity with legal case management and billing software.
• Experience working in a fast-paced insurance defense practice.

Core Competencies

• Strong litigation and case management skills.
• Excellent legal writing and analytical abilities.
• Effective negotiation and advocacy skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Professionalism and sound judgment.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Why Join Our Client?

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Opportunity to work with a respected and growing Los Angeles law firm.
• Professional development and long-term career growth.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Exposure to sophisticated and challenging insurance defense litigation.

If you are a motivated attorney with 3–5 years of direct insurance defense experience and are looking to advance your career with a highly regarded Los Angeles law firm, we encourage you to apply.