General Liability/Product Liability Associate Attorney

Jobot; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Jobot is hiring an Associate Attorney to join our General Liability and Product Liability practice in California. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of defense experience handling General Liability and Product Liability matters and must be admitted to practice in California.

The position offers a hybrid work environment with potential for remote work, a competitive salary range of $115,000 to $195,000 per year, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental,

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in General Liability and Product Liability defenses.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in the state of California.
• Experience with depositions and motion practice.

Responsibilities

• Handle local and national accounts throughout California.
• Independently manage a litigation caseload.
• Conduct depositions and prepare witnesses for deposition and trial.
• Review and analyze discovery requests and responses.
• Prepare court filings and service to counsel; e-file familiarity.
• Trial preparation and maintaining time records.

Skills

General Liability

Product Liability

Litigation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Urgently hiring General Liability/Product Liability Associate Attorney

Salary: $115,000 - $195,000 per year

My client is seeking to add an Associate Attorney to their General Liability and Product Liability practice group in any of our Southern California offices (Los Angeles and Irvine). The candidate should have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in handling Defense General Liability and Product Liability cases.

My client is a nationally renowned litigation law firm concentrating on complex civil matters. The firm's expertise is diverse but focused in the areas of toxic tort, complex product liability, local government, general liability, and commercial litigation. We approach litigation as a unified team, integrating our efforts with those of our clients to advance their interests wherever they do business. Our goal is always to deliver optimal results at the best possible value.

Why join us?

Our associates work closely with our senior lawyers and clients on challenging work in an entrepreneurial and collegial environment. We offer a hybrid work environment, with the potential for fully remote work, competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k).

My client will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status. We are committed to cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity as a fundamental value.

Job Details

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Handle local and national accounts throughout the state of California.
• Independently manage a litigation caseload.
• Conduct depositions.
• Prepare witnesses for deposition and trial.
• Review and analyze discovery requests.
• Prepare and respond to discovery responses and pleadings.
• Prepare court filings and service to counsel; experience with e-filing.
• Trial preparation and support.
• Maintain accurate time records.

Candidate Requirements

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in one or more of the following practice areas: general liability and product liability.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Must be admitted to practice in the state of California.
• Experience with motion practice and depositions.
• Experience taking lead in plaintiff and expert depositions.
• Capable of independent work.
• Work in an organized and efficient manner.
• Superior research and writing skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to analyze complex matters.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.