Professional Liability Defense Attorney — Complex Litigation Expert

Gyoury-Hales Search; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gyoury-Hales Search is helping a highly regarded litigation firm in California attract an experienced Professional Liability Attorney to join its defense practice. The ideal candidate will represent professionals, businesses and insurers in sophisticated professional liability and complex civil matters.

The role covers drafting pleadings, taking depositions, attending hearings and mediations, negotiating settlements and preparing cases for trial.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Professional liability, insurance defense or complex commercial litigation experience.
• Strong research, writing and analytical skills.
• Deposition and motion practice experience.
• Ability to manage matters with increasing independence.
• Interest in developing a long-term professional liability practice.

Responsibilities

• Drafting pleadings and dispositive motions.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Attending hearings, mediations and settlement conferences.
• Working directly with clients and insurers.
• Negotiating settlements.
• Preparing cases for trial.

Skills

Civil litigation

Professional liability

Insurance defense

Complex litigation

Deposition

Motion practice

Research

Writing

Job description

Gyoury-Hales Search is helping a highly regarded litigation firm in California attract an experienced Professional Liability Attorney to join its defense practice. The ideal candidate will represent professionals, businesses and insurers in sophisticated professional liability and complex civil matters.

The role covers drafting pleadings, taking depositions, attending hearings and mediations, negotiating settlements and preparing cases for trial.