Senior Civil Defense Litigation Attorney — Remote

ASQ; Fontana (CA); Remote; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Vision insurance

17 PTO days

Quarterly bonus $75/hr

160 billable hours per month

Work from home

Job summary

SoCal Civil Law Firm seeks a civil defense attorney with strong research and negotiation skills to represent clients in Riverside, Glendale, and surrounding counties. Duties include drafting pleadings, conducting depositions, and appearing in court, with flexible remote work options available.

The role requires a JD and active California Bar membership, with 2+ years of civil litigation experience preferred. Competitive salary and benefits reflect the high-expectation environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school is required.
• Active State Bar membership in good standing is required.
• Minimum 2 years of civil litigation experience preferred.
• Excellent negotiation, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in all phases of civil defense litigation.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Handle depositions, hearings, trials, and mediations.
• Develop and implement defense strategies and negotiate settlements.
• Maintain regular communication with clients and provide case updates.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Legal research

Case management

Defense strategy

Education

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school

Tools

Legal research software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

SoCal Civil Law Firm seeks a civil defense attorney with strong research and negotiation skills to represent clients in Riverside, Glendale, and surrounding counties. Duties include drafting pleadings, conducting depositions, and appearing in court, with flexible remote work options available.

The role requires a JD and active California Bar membership, with 2+ years of civil litigation experience preferred. Competitive salary and benefits reflect the high-expectation environment.