Premises Liability Associate

JBA International; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

401(k)

Referral program

Job summary

JBA International, on behalf of a client, seeks a mid-level to senior associate with 5+ years of civil litigation experience to join its Premises Liability Team in Southern California. The role focuses on defending a broad range of businesses and working closely with lead attorneys through all stages of litigation.

The successful candidate will contribute to strategy, manage deadlines, and maintain proactive client communication, with a culture that supports long-term development and strong

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of civil litigation experience.
• Active California State Bar membership and good standing.
• Experience in premises liability litigation, preferably in a law firm environment.
• Strong legal research and writing skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated, eager to learn, and interested in long-term professional development.
• Competitive compensation and performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Flexible spending account and 401(k).
• Referral program.
• Supportive culture focused on career growth and advancement.

Responsibilities

• Attend court hearings and participate in site inspections.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft and respond to written discovery, including interrogatories, document requests, and requests for admission.
• Evaluate cases and develop and implement litigation strategies.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients throughout litigation.
• Participate in all phases of litigation, including trial preparation and presentation.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Time management

Self-motivated

Professional development

Job description

Our client is seeking a mid-level to senior associate with 5+ years of experience to join its Premises Liability Team in Southern California.

The team defends a wide variety of businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, sports clubs, attractions, theaters, and other commercial entities. Associates work closely with lead attorneys throughout all stages of litigation, from case evaluation and discovery through trial, with an emphasis on strategic litigation and achieving client objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend court hearings and participate in site inspections.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft and respond to written discovery, including interrogatories, document requests, and requests for admission.
• Evaluate cases and develop and implement litigation strategies.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients throughout litigation.
• Participate in all phases of litigation, including trial preparation and presentation.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of civil litigation experience.
• Active California State Bar membership and good standing.
• Experience in premises liability litigation, preferably in a law firm environment.
• Strong legal research and writing skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated, eager to learn, and interested in long-term professional development.
• Competitive compensation and performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Flexible spending account and 401(k).
• Referral program.
• Supportive culture focused on career growth and advancement.
• Applications are treated confidentially.