Premises Liability Associate

About the company

Our client is a law firm.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Carry a full defense caseload of civil property-related injury matters, partnering with senior attorneys across every stage of litigation. The position offers direct client contact, frequent deposition work and a route toward trial preparation.

What you'll do

• Conduct and defend depositions, appear at court hearings and take part in site visits.
• Prepare and answer written discovery requests in pending matters.
• Run matters from first evaluation and pleading strategy through plaintiff depositions and resolution.
• Keep clients and insurers informed with regular status updates and case assessments.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies aimed at the client's goals.

Requirements

What we're looking for

• At least 5 years of civil defense litigation experience, including premises liability matters.
• A Juris Doctor degree.
• Current, good-standing admission to the California bar.
• Substantial deposition experience, ideally 20 or more taken or defended.
• Hands-on experience with discovery drafting and law and motion practice, such as demurrers and summary judgment motions.
• Experience moving cases from evaluation through discovery, motions and trial preparation.
• Self-driven, able to manage a caseload independently and meet an annual billable target of about 1,920 hours.
• Based in or willing to work from Southern California.
• Comfortable with the stated salary range.

Bonus points

• Background in reporting to insurers and preparing written case assessments.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits

• Base salary: USD 135,000 to 185,000 per year

Location and work model

• Los Angeles, Orange County or San Diego, California, United States
• Hybrid, with remote work flexibility
• Full-time