Remote First-Chair Trial Defense Attorney (CA)

Distinct | North America; California; Remote; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Distinct | North America is seeking a Trial Defense Attorney for a fully remote role based in California. You will lead trial defense, manage depositions, and handle cases from filing to verdict, operating as first chair in many proceedings.

Ideal candidates will be seasoned litigators admitted to the California Bar, with a track record of leading cases across general liability, transportation, premises, and related areas. Salary ranges from $250,000 to $300,000.

Qualifications

• Files you've carried from the complaint to a verdict.
• First chair time or strong backup readiness.
• California Bar admission required.

Responsibilities

• Fact and expert depositions, yours to take and defend.
• Pretrial conferences and trial appearances, first chair.
• The big motions, in limine and dispositive, argued by you.
• A defense caseload that’s yours start to finish.
• Direct communication with clients, carriers and experts.

Skills

First chair experience

Trial litigation

Deposition handling

Case management

Education

California Bar

Job description

Distinct | North America is seeking a Trial Defense Attorney for a fully remote role based in California. You will lead trial defense, manage depositions, and handle cases from filing to verdict, operating as first chair in many proceedings.

Ideal candidates will be seasoned litigators admitted to the California Bar, with a track record of leading cases across general liability, transportation, premises, and related areas. Salary ranges from $250,000 to $300,000.