General Liability Defense Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A Los Angeles law firm is seeking a General Liability Defense Attorney with 3–5 years of direct insurance defense experience to join its litigation team. The role involves managing a diverse caseload from inception to resolution, representing carriers and insured clients, drafting pleadings, and developing case strategy.

Ideal candidates will have a J.D., active CA Bar, strong research and writing skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with experienced litigators.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the California 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of general liability and insurance defense matters.
• Represent insurance carriers, businesses, and insured clients through 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 with clients, insurance adjusters, opposing counsel, and experts.
• Evaluate liability, damages, and litigation exposure.
• Prepare cases for trial and assist with trial proceedings.

Skills

Insurance defense

Litigation management

Deposition experience

Legal research

Strong writing

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

California Bar admission

Tools

Case management software

Billing software

Job description

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

Location: Los Angeles, CA

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.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• 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.