Remote General Liability Defense Attorney (CA)

Prevail Recruiting; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Bonus structure

Job summary

Prevail Recruiting seeks a Senior General Liability Defense Attorney for Southern California, fully remote. The role handles GL and bodily injury defense matters for regional and national carriers, with real caseload responsibility and an 1,850 billable hour target.

Candidates should have 5-10+ years of litigation experience, an active California Bar license, and be comfortable managing a remote, independent practice while delivering strong written advocacy.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of litigation experience in general liability, bodily injury, or related insurance defense.
• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• Comfortable managing your own caseload independently, fully remote.
• Strong legal writer with practical, business-minded judgment.

Responsibilities

• Manage general liability and bodily injury defense matters from strategy to resolution.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and expert witnesses.
• Draft and argue motions, including summary judgment and discovery motions.
• Participate in mediations, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Work directly with clients and adjusters to evaluate exposure and develop case strategy.

Skills

Litigation experience

California Bar

Job description

Prevail Recruiting seeks a Senior General Liability Defense Attorney for Southern California, fully remote. The role handles GL and bodily injury defense matters for regional and national carriers, with real caseload responsibility and an 1,850 billable hour target.

Candidates should have 5-10+ years of litigation experience, an active California Bar license, and be comfortable managing a remote, independent practice while delivering strong written advocacy.