Legal Malpractice and Accountants Malpractice Partner

Jobot; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Comprehensive benefits

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Jobot partners with a national law firm to hire a partner specializing in legal malpractice and accountants malpractice in West Los Angeles. The role focuses on leading defense matters, direct client contact, and strategic litigation planning.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in malpractice defense, California bar admission, and a proven track record in state and federal courts. Hybrid work, generous PTO, and a competitive base pay up to $300k are offered.

Qualifications

• Active California bar admission is required.
• 10+ years of legal malpractice and accountants malpractice defense experience.
• Experience in state and federal courts and related regulatory/professional proceedings.
• Ability to understand accounting and auditing documents and financial statements.
• Strong litigation, leadership, client management and business development skills.
• Experience representing insurers and insured professionals is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal malpractice, accountants malpractice, and related professional liability defense matters.
• Represent accounting professionals in litigation, regulatory proceedings, and professional committee matters.
• Build relationships with insurers, insured professionals, brokers, and clients.
• Supervise associates and support staff and guide litigation strategy.
• Contribute to business development and collaborate with firm leadership on practice growth.

Skills

Litigation leadership

Client management

Business development

Regulatory experience

Legal strategy

Education

California Bar Admission

Job description

Legal Malpractice and Accountants Malpractice Partner

$200000 - $300000 per year | West Los Angeles, CA | Hybrid | Permanent

A bit about us:

Our agency is partnering with a national law firm seeking employment litigators at several experience levels. Represent employers in workplace disputes while taking meaningful ownership of cases, working directly with clients, and developing your practice alongside experienced litigators.

Why join us:

Direct client exposure, collaboration with experienced litigators, professional development, unlimited attorney PTO, comprehensive benefits, and discretionary and billable-hours-based bonus opportunities.

Base pay depends on experience, location, and job-related qualifications. Bonus eligibility and benefits are subject to the employer’s applicable plans.

Base compensation: $200,000 - $300,000.

Work arrangement: Hybrid or fully remote arrangements may be considered based on experience, responsibilities, and team needs.

Job Details

What you will do

• Lead legal malpractice, accountants malpractice, and related professional liability defense matters.
• Represent accounting professionals in litigation, regulatory proceedings, and professional committee matters.
• Build relationships with insurers, insured professionals, brokers, and clients.
• Supervise associates and support staff and guide litigation strategy.
• Contribute to business development and collaborate with firm leadership on practice growth.

What you bring

• Active California bar admission.
• 10+ years of legal malpractice and accountants malpractice defense experience.
• Experience representing accounting professionals in state and federal courts and related regulatory or professional proceedings.
• Ability to understand accounting and auditing documents and financial statements.
• Strong litigation, leadership, client management, and business development skills.
• Experience representing insurers and insured professionals preferred.

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.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.