Tort Defense Attorney

CyberCoders; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

Paid Holidays

401k

Growth Opportunity

+ MORE

Job summary

CyberCoders is seeking a Tort Defense Attorney to join our litigation team in Irvine, CA. You will defend clients in complex civil matters, including personal injury, mass tort, and tort claims, managing case strategy from intake through trial.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with insurance carriers, supervise junior attorneys and paralegals, and advocate effectively to minimize liability exposure and obtain favorable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar admission in the hiring jurisdiction.
• 3+ years of civil litigation experience with significant exposure to tort defense and personal injury matters; experience with mass torts preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in all phases of litigation including discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial advocacy.
• Strong knowledge of tort law, negligence principles, product liability, and tort claims procedures.
• Proven ability to manage heavy caseloads, prioritize deadlines, and work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills, legal research abilities, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of tort and civil defense matters including personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, and mass tort claims.
• Conduct factual and legal investigations, draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and handle e-discovery and document review.
• Develop and implement case strategy, including liability and damages analysis, settlement evaluation, and trial preparation.
• Represent clients at depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials; prepare witnesses and exhibit materials.
• Coordinate with insurance carriers, expert witnesses, co-counsel, and outside vendors to support litigation needs.
• Handle motion practice, legal research, and drafting of briefs addressing complex tort issues.
• Maintain clear, timely communication with clients, insurance adjusters, and internal team members regarding case status and strategy.
• Ensure compliance with court rules, deadlines, and billing/documentation requirements; supervise paralegals and junior attorneys as needed.
• Participate in business development activities, client pitches, and continuing legal education to stay current on tort law developments.

Skills

Excellent written and oral advocacy

Legal research abilities

Negotiation and settlement skills

Client communication

Team mentoring

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Tort Defense Attorney

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Tort Defense Attorney to join our litigation team to defend clients in complex civil matters, including personal injury, mass tort, and tort claims. The ideal candidate will manage case strategy from intake through trial, collaborate with insurance carriers, and provide effective legal advocacy to minimize liability exposure and achieve favorable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of tort and civil defense matters including personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, and mass tort claims.


• Conduct factual and legal investigation, draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and responses, and handle e-discovery and document review.


• Develop and implement case strategy, including liability and damages analysis, settlement evaluation, and trial preparation.


• Represent clients at depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials; prepare witnesses and exhibit materials.


• Coordinate with insurance carriers, expert witnesses, co-counsel, and outside vendors to support litigation needs.


• Handle motion practice, legal research, and drafting of briefs and memoranda addressing complex tort issues.


• Maintain clear, timely communication with clients, insurance adjusters, and internal team members regarding case status and strategy.


• Ensure compliance with court rules, deadlines, and billing and documentation requirements; supervise paralegals and junior attorneys as needed.


• Participate in business development activities, client pitches, and continuing legal education to stay current on tort law developments.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar admission in the hiring jurisdiction.


• 3+ years of civil litigation experience with significant exposure to tort defense and personal injury matters; experience with mass torts preferred.


• Demonstrated experience in all phases of litigation including discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial advocacy.


• Strong knowledge of tort law, negligence principles, product liability, and tort claims procedures.


• Proven ability to manage heavy caseloads, prioritize deadlines, and work independently and as part of a team.


• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills, legal research abilities, and attention to detail.


• Experience working with insurance carriers, adjusting strategies for coverage and reserve considerations.


• Ability to develop and maintain client relationships; strong negotiation and settlement skills.


• Comfortable supervising support staff and mentoring junior attorneys; commitment to professional development.

Benefits

What's in it for you:

• Medical


• Dental


• Vision


• PTO


• Paid Holidays


• 401k


• Growth Opportunity


• + MORE

If you have prior experience with litigation & are passionate to change people's lives, please apply today!