Premises Liability Litigation Associate

Connect Legal Partners; California; Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Employee benefits

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Connect Legal Partners is seeking an experienced civil litigation defense attorney to build premises liability cases through depositions, hearings, and trial preparation in a hybrid Southern California role.

You will defend premises liability matters for commercial properties, manage a caseload, report to clients and insurers, and work alongside seasoned litigators; active California bar membership is required and sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Requires 5 years of civil litigation defence experience, including premises liability work.
• Active California bar membership required.
• Ability to manage a caseload and communicate with clients.

Responsibilities

• Defend premises liability matters for commercial properties; conduct deposition and discovery tasks.
• Assess new claims, organize written discovery, prepare motions and case evaluations.
• Report to clients and insurers; support settlement discussions and trial preparation with experienced litigators.

Skills

Premises liability experience

Depositions experience

Civil litigation defence

Education

Active California bar membership

Job description

Build premises liability cases through depositions, hearings and trial preparation while advising clients on the defense.

The role

Defend premises liability matters involving commercial properties and other occupiers. You will assess new claims, organise written discovery, take and defend depositions and prepare motions and case evaluations. The position includes client and insurer reporting, with scope to follow cases through settlement discussions and trial preparation alongside experienced litigators.

What you will need

At least around 5 years of civil litigation defence experience, including premises liability work. Active California bar membership is required. You should bring substantial deposition experience, sound written advocacy and the ability to manage a caseload while keeping clients informed.

What is on offer

• A full time hybrid position within Southern California.
• Advertised annual base salary is $135,000 to $185,000, with bonus opportunities and employee benefits.
• Existing US work authorisation is required; sponsorship is not offered.