Litigation Associate Attorney – Appellate

Jobtailor; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in California is seeking a seasoned civil litigator to join our appellate team. You will handle civil cases, monitor trials, and collaborate with attorneys across the firm while contributing to a culture of inclusion and professional development.

The role emphasizes pursuing partnership opportunities and mentoring others, with work anchored in California offices and active E-Verify participation.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of civil litigation experience.
• Insurance defense experience preferred.
• Appellate experience preferred.
• Member of the California bar in good standing.
• Must work from one of the firm’s California offices.
• Participation in E-Verify.

Responsibilities

• Handle civil litigation matters as part of the appellate team.
• Work with attorneys across the firm.
• Monitor trials.
• Participate in training, mentoring, and professional development.
• Contribute to an inclusive, respectful workplace culture.
• Develop a litigation career and pursue partnership opportunities.

Skills

Civil Litigation Experience

Appellate Experience

Insurance Defense Experience

Mentoring

Collaboration

Professional Development

Education

California Bar Membership

Job description

• Handle civil litigation matters as part of the nationally acclaimed appellate team


• Work with attorneys across the firm


• Monitor trials


• Participate in training, mentoring, and professional development


• Contribute to an inclusive, respectful workplace culture


• Develop a litigation career and pursue partnership opportunities

Requirements

• At least 3 years of civil litigation experience


• Insurance defense experience preferred


• Appellate experience preferred


• Ability to monitor trials


• Excellent references


• Record of job stability


• Member of the California bar in good standing


• Must work from one of the firm's California offices


• Participation in E-Verify

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive civil litigation experience with a focus on appellate matters, while actively contributing to a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture. Holds a valid California bar membership and is committed to professional development and partnership opportunities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Civil Litigation Experience


• Appellate Experience


• Insurance Defense Experience


• California Bar Membership


• Trial Monitoring

Hard Skills

• Civil Litigation


• Appellate Law


• Trial Monitoring

Soft Skills

• Mentoring


• Collaboration


• Professional Development

Certifications & Qualifications

• California Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

• Insurance Defense


• E-Verify


• Job Stability


• Inclusive Workplace Culture