Torts & Products Liability Litigation Attorney (AM100 Defense / Remote) - to $275k

Incendia Partners; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Incendia Partners in California seeks attorneys to join its Torts & Products Liability / General Liability litigation team. This is a remote-based position in California, with optional in-person meetings at nearby offices.

Applicants must be licensed in California and able to work remotely or in hybrid arrangements. The firm favors candidates with one or more years of experience in tort, products liability, or general liability defense, and offers a national platform with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Licensed and in good standing with the California Bar.
• Ability to operate in a fully remote or hybrid arrangement from California.
• Preferably 1+ years of defense litigation experience in tort, products liability, or general liability.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of litigation for tort, general liability, and products liability matters.
• Draft motions, briefs, pleadings, discovery responses, and related documents.
• Conduct legal research, factual investigation, and analysis for strategy development.
• Participate in depositions and examinations of experts; manage discovery tasks.
• Coordinate with senior litigators on complex, multi-district, mass tort, or class action matters.
• Advise and represent clients across industries in high-stakes disputes.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation management

Remote work

Written briefs

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Licensed in California

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

Torts & Products Liability Litigation Attorney

Hiring: Associates, Of Counsel, and Partners. Base salary is capped at $275,000 without a portable book of business. Partners who bring a portable book may qualify for a higher base.

Location: California (Remote or Hybrid. Firm has 10+ offices in CA. Candidates can choose to work Remotely, Hybrid or In-Office)

Salary Range: USD $120,000 - $275,000 (final offer based on experience, skills, and location) + Bonus

Hours: 1900

Benefits Overview: The firm provides comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as tax-advantaged Health Savings Accounts; retirement savings through Roth and 401(k) options; life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; ample paid time off; wellness initiatives and employee assistance programs; reimbursement for bar dues and approved professional expenses; continuing legal education support; fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits; paid parental leave; long-term care coverage; unpaid leave in compliance with applicable federal and state regulations; student loan refinancing resources; and employee discount programs.

About the Role:

Our client, a national law firm with a presence in all 50 states, is seeking attorneys to join its Torts & Products Liability / General Liability litigation team. This is a remote-based position in California, though the attorney must be licensed in California and may be asked to attend in-person meetings or court appearances in nearby offices on occasion.

The firm is open to candidates of varying experience levels, though preference will be given to those with one or more years of experience in tort, products liability, or general liability litigation.

Responsibilities:

• Handle all phases of litigation for tort, general liability, and products liability matters, from pleadings to resolution.
• Draft motions, briefs, pleadings, discovery responses, and related litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research, factual investigation, and analysis to support strategy and case development.
• Participate in depositions, examinations of experts, and document-intensive discovery.
• Coordinate with senior litigators and co-counsel on complex, multi-district, mass tort, or class action matters.
• Advise and represent clients across industries (e.g. automotive, consumer goods, aerospace, financial services) in high-stakes disputes.
• Collaborate with a senior trial attorney who has deep experience trying complex product liability cases to verdict, learning from their methods and judgment.

Qualifications:

• Must be licensed and in good standing with the California Bar.
• California residency is required; candidates must be able to operate under a fully remote or hybrid arrangement.
• Ideally, 1 or more years of relevant defense litigation experience in tort, products liability, general liability, catastrophic torts, or related fields.
• Strong academic credentials and demonstrated excellence in legal writing, analysis, and research.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, meet deadlines, and work independently in a remote setting, while staying connected with the firm’s broader litigation team.
• Experience in mass tort, MDL, class actions, or cross-discipline litigation is a plus.

Why This Position:

• Work remotely while handling high-caliber, national-level litigation matters.
• The chance to collaborate with and be mentored by a seasoned trial attorney who has tried sophisticated product liability cases to verdict.
• Exposure to a wide variety of industries and claim types, including high-stakes and "bet-the-company" disputes.
• Access to robust support (litigation resources, document management, research, expert coordination) typically found in top-tier firms.
• Competitive compensation, full benefits, and long-term growth potential.