Lead Defense Litigation Attorney — Remote / Hybrid

Jobot; Orange (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical, dental, and vis

Monthly travel stipend

Phone stipend

Bar dues and MCLE expenses

Unlimited PTO

Life insurance

Mentorship and leadership growth

Job summary

Jobot in Orange, CA is seeking a skilled litigation attorney with 1–3+ years of defense experience. A California Bar license in good standing is required. This role offers fully remote or hybrid/onsite arrangements and a competitive compensation package.

You will independently manage active caseloads, take depositions, draft pleadings, conduct discovery, and represent clients through court appearances. The firm supports a flexible work-life balance with solid benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• 1–3+ years of litigation defense experience.
• Experience in general liability and/or subrogation a plus.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage an active caseload from inception through resolution.
• Take and defend party, witness, and expert depositions.
• Draft, review, and argue pleadings, motions, and discovery-related matters.
• Conduct written discovery including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission.
• Attend court appearances, hearings, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Develop litigation strategy and assess liability throughout the case lifecycle.
• Prepare matters for trial with witness prep and exhibit management.

Skills

Litigation defense

Deposition

Pleadings & discovery

Court appearances

Negotiation

Education

Active California Bar license

Tools

MerusCase

Job description

Jobot in Orange, CA is seeking a skilled litigation attorney with 1–3+ years of defense experience. A California Bar license in good standing is required. This role offers fully remote or hybrid/onsite arrangements and a competitive compensation package.

You will independently manage active caseloads, take depositions, draft pleadings, conduct discovery, and represent clients through court appearances. The firm supports a flexible work-life balance with solid benefits and growth opportunities.