Professional Liability Attorney – Legal and Accounting Malpractice

Chelsea Search Group; Costa Mesa (CA); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelsea Search Group is seeking a Professional Liability Attorney specializing in legal and accounting malpractice in Los Angeles, CA. This role offers a flexible hybrid or remote working arrangement, with Of Counsel or Partner-level leadership and a track record defending professionals in complex regulatory matters.

The ideal candidate will lead litigation, advise on risk management and governance, mentor junior attorneys, and contribute to business development across practice groups.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in California.
• 10+ years of litigation experience in professional liability.
• Experience with class actions and multistate matters is preferred.
• Experience defending legal and accounting professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead counsel in litigation involving legal and accounting malpractice.
• Advise clients on risk management, ethics, licensing, and governance.
• Proactively manage litigation caseload from start to finish.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and memoranda.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• Negotiate settlements and client engagements.
• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to business development.
• Represent the firm through thought leadership and professional networks.
• Collaborate across practice groups to offer comprehensive solutions.

Skills

Client-focused

Leadership & mentoring

Litigation strategy

Negotiation

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Business development

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Admitted to practice in California

Job description

Professional Liability Attorney – Legal and Accounting Malpractice

Professional Liability Attorney – Legal and Accounting Malpractice - Los Angeles, CA. This position offers a flexible, hybrid or remote working arrangement. Top-rated law firm is seeking a client-focused Of Counsel or Partner-level attorney. This is a key leadership opportunity for a seasoned practitioner with a proven track record in defending legal and/or accounting professionals and firms, and a deep understanding of the legal, regulatory, and business challenges impacting the professions today. The ideal candidate will contribute immediately to our sophisticated practice, collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, and play a strategic role in firm growth.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead counsel in litigation involving legal and accounting malpractice, ethics proceedings, regulatory compliance matters, and other business disputes frequently encountered by accounting and law firms.
• Advise clients on risk management, ethics, licensing, partnership matters, M&A activity, and internal governance.
• Proactively manage a litigation caseload, helping oversee cases from beginning to end.
• Conduct legal research and analysis related to transportation laws, regulations, and legal standards.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• Negotiate settlements and agreements on behalf of clients, demonstrating strong advocacy and negotiation skills.
• Manage and grow client relationships with a focus on strategic, long-term engagement.
• Work collaboratively across practice groups (e.g., cybersecurity, employment, commercial, and class actions) to offer comprehensive legal solutions.
• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to business development initiatives within the practice and firmwide.
• Represent the firm externally through thought leadership, speaking engagements, and professional networks within the related industries.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in the State of California
• 10+ years of litigation experience; prior experience litigating and advising on issues affecting accounting and/or legal professionals and firms is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-party litigation and advise clients on sophisticated corporate and regulatory matters
• National-level experience and familiarity with class action and multistate matters preferred