Litigation Defense Associate Attorney

Jobot; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus programs

Student loan assistance

Mentoring

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Litigation Defense Associate Attorney to join our Orange County team. The role focuses on defending high-exposure personal injury and related civil actions within a dynamic, growing firm.

Qualified candidates hold a JD from an ABA-accredited school, California bar admission, and 3–7 years of litigation experience. Strong writing and research skills, detail orientation, and ability to collaborate and travel as needed are essential.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• Active California state bar membership in good standing.
• U.S. citizenship.
• 3–7 years of experience in litigation or relevant practice areas.
• Premises liability, products liability, transportation, personal injury, and/or habitability.
• Proficiency in legal research.
• Strong writing, analytical, organizational, and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple cases, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently as a self-starter as well as part of a team.
• Knowledge of civil procedure rules and court filing requirements.
• Proven track record of favorable outcomes for clients.
• Willingness to travel when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of case handling, including discovery, motions, and briefs.
• Defend high exposure personal injury, habitability, products liability, transportation, and premises liability claims.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Review and analyze documents for relevancy and privilege.
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Attend court appearances, settlement conferences, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Prepare and organize exhibits for depositions, hearings and trials.

Skills

Strong writing

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Oral advocacy

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Litigation Defense Associate Attorney

$130000 - $175000 per year | Orange, CA | On-site | Permanent

A dynamic and growing law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Associate Attorney to join our team in Orange County.

A bit about us:

My client, formed in the early 1970’s, has earned a long-standing reputation of excellence and prominence with clients and the legal community alike. The firm’s core practice is in civil litigation and insurance coverage. We represent public entities, insurance companies and their insureds, private corporations and individuals on a national, regional and local level.

My client's office representation includes the defense of high exposure personal injury actions, traumatic brain injuries, exposures to environmental contaminants, habitability claims, state and federal class actions and the investigation and defense of 1st party insurance fraud claims. Tired of your “Megalaw firm” where you are just a number, not getting the mentoring, credit and responsibility you deserve? We can fix that!

Why join us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Retirement plans.
• Bonus programs.
• Student loan assistance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Mentoring with senior associates and partner-level attorneys.
• 3-to-1 attorney-to-secretary ratio.
• Paid office parking or Transit Pass.

Job Details

• The ideal candidate will assist with all aspects of case handling, including but not limited to:
• Handling a variety of matters, including but not limited to:
• Personal Injury: Defending clients in cases involving high exposure claims of bodily injury or harm, including motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and related claims.
• Habitability: Defending landlords and property owners in claims related to alleged unsafe or uninhabitable living conditions.
• Products liability: Defending clients in legal disputes arising from defective or dangerous products that cause harm to consumers.
• Transportation: Defending clients related to the movement of goods and people, often encompassing personal injury claims, regulatory compliance, and commercial disputes.
• Premises liability: Defending clients in claims arising from injuries or damages occurring on another party’s property due to unsafe conditions.
• Conduct legal research, draft legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Review and analyze documents for relevancy and privilege.
• Assist attorneys in all phases of litigation, including discovery, and motion practice.
• Court appearances, settlement conferences, mediations, and participation in trial preparation.
• Prepare and organize exhibits for depositions, hearings and trials.
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• Active California state bar membership in good standing is required.
• Citizen of United States of America.
• 3-7 years of experience in litigation or relevant practice areas
• Premises liability, products liability, transportation, personal injury, and/or habitability.
• Proficiency in legal research.
• Strong writing, analytical, organizational, and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple cases, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work efficiently independently as a self-starter, as well as part of a team.
• Knowledge of civil procedure rules and court filing requirements.
• Proven track record of achieving favorable outcomes for clients.
• Available for some travel as necessary.

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.