Remote Professional Liability Defense Attorney (CA)

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 is seeking a seasoned Professional Liability Defense Associate to defend lawyers in malpractice matters. This fully remote position, open to candidates in California, handles negligence claims, ethics complaints, and depositions from start to finish.

You will work with policy reviews, risk discussions with firms, and require a California bar card plus at least three years in civil litigation, professional liability, or coverage.

Qualifications

• At least three years in civil litigation, professional liability or coverage.
• Must hold California bar card.
• Experience defending lawyers in malpractice or professional liability matters is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Defend lawyers in malpractice and professional liability matters from notice to resolution.
• Take depositions and manage related discovery.
• Review policy coverage and coordinate with insurers; participate in risk-management discussions with firms.

Skills

Civil litigation

Professional liability

Deposition

Education

California Bar

Job description

Distinct North America is seeking a seasoned Professional Liability Defense Associate to defend lawyers in malpractice matters. This fully remote position, open to candidates in California, handles negligence claims, ethics complaints, and depositions from start to finish.

You will work with policy reviews, risk discussions with firms, and require a California bar card plus at least three years in civil litigation, professional liability, or coverage.