Litigation Associate

C&M Legal Search; California; Remote; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

C&M Legal Search in California is seeking a Civil Litigation Defense Associate for a fully remote role with competitive compensation and the opportunity to handle a variety of civil defense matters from home.

The firm welcomes attorneys with 1–8 years of civil litigation defense experience, especially those with personal injury defense or construction defect exposure, and values strong research, writing, and independent work.

Qualifications

• 1–8 years of civil litigation defense experience.
• Junior Associates (1–4 years): Experience handling personal injury defense matters.
• Midlevel/Senior Associates (5+ years): Construction defect litigation experience required.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience handling discovery, drafting motions, and managing litigation matters.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fully remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle civil litigation defense matters, including personal injury and/or construction defect cases.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies.
• Manage case deadlines and coordinate with clients and colleagues.
• Participate in depositions, mediations, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Base Salary: $130,000-$200,000+, commensurate with experience.

Skills

Civil litigation defense

Legal research

Legal writing

Remote work

Job description

Established California litigation firm seeking a Civil Litigation Defense Associate to join its growing practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking for a fully remote position, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to handle a variety of civil defense litigation matters.

The firm is considering attorneys at various experience levels, with a particular interest in candidates with personal injury defense and/or construction defect litigation experience.

Qualifications

• 1-8 years of civil litigation defense experience.
• Junior Associates (1-4 years): Experience handling personal injury defense matters.
• Midlevel/Senior Associates (5+ years): Construction defect litigation experience required.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience handling discovery, drafting motions, and managing litigation matters.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fully remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle civil litigation defense matters, including personal injury and/or construction defect cases.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies.
• Manage case deadlines and coordinate with clients and colleagues.
• Participate in depositions, mediations, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Base Salary: $130,000-$200,000+, commensurate with experience.
• 100% Remote: Work from anywhere in California.
• Billable Hours: Minimum of 150 hours per month, with bonus eligibility at 167 hours per month.
• Opportunity to join an established litigation practice with a range of experience levels.