Remote Professional Liability Defense Associate

Distinct | North America; California; Remote; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bar dues covered

CLEs covered

Job summary

Distinct | North America seeks a Professional Liability Defense Associate to defend malpractice claims for lawyers, accountants and architects, fully remote from California. The role focuses on defending negligence claims and ethics complaints from notice to resolution, with occasional depositions and insurer interactions.

You will handle coverage issues and work with firms on risk management before problems arise, while meeting the high standards expected by the firm.

Qualifications

• At least three years in civil litigation, professional liability or coverage.
• California bar card is required.

Responsibilities

• Defend malpractice claims for lawyers, accountants and architects from notice to resolution.
• Take depositions of witnesses and experts as needed; argue matters before juries and courts.
• Review and coordinate with insurers on coverage issues; discuss risk with firms before issues arise.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Professional liability/coverage

Deposition and negotiation

Education

California Bar card

Job description

Distinct | North America seeks a Professional Liability Defense Associate to defend malpractice claims for lawyers, accountants and architects, fully remote from California. The role focuses on defending negligence claims and ethics complaints from notice to resolution, with occasional depositions and insurer interactions.

You will handle coverage issues and work with firms on risk management before problems arise, while meeting the high standards expected by the firm.