Malpractice Defense Partner - Legal & Accounting (Hybrid)

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

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.