Premises Liability Mid-Level to Senior Associate

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join a team handling defense-side premises liability matters for business and corporate clients. You will manage cases through the litigation lifecycle, working with lead attorneys and communicating directly with clients.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Take and defend depositions, attend court hearings, and participate in site inspections.
• Draft and respond to written discovery, including interrogatories, document requests, and requests for admission.
• Manage cases from initial evaluation through discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, and resolution.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies, including pleadings and law and motion work.
• Communicate with clients and carriers, prepare status reports, and provide case evaluations.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Five to fifteen years of civil litigation defense experience, including premises liability matters such as slip-and-fall claims.
• Experience taking and defending depositions, with a background that includes 20 or more depositions.
• Experience with written discovery, demurrers, motions for summary judgment, and end-to-end case management.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload and meet an annual billable-hour target of approximately 1,920 hours.
• Juris Doctor degree and active California State Bar membership in good standing.
• Experience working in a team-based defense practice and communicating with clients and carriers.
• Familiarity with Zoom and Outlook.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Base salary: $135,000 to $185,000 annually. Employer visa sponsorship is not available.

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Los Angeles, California, with remote flexibility. Southern California candidates, including those based in Orange County or San Diego, are considered.