General Liability Associate Attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a General Liability Associate Attorney in San Diego, California. This role offers a flexible, hybrid or remote working arrangement and is ideal for attorneys with litigation experience looking to advance their careers in defense litigation.

Duties

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices.
• Independently manage a litigation caseload from beginning to end.
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports.

Requirements

• JD from an ABA accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in the state of California.
• 2+ years of defense litigation experience.
• Experience with catastrophic injury, product liability, construction defect, habitability, transportation, or other general liability matters.
• Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions required.
• Experience cross-examining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses preferred.
• Experience handling court appearances, depositions, and trial experience a plus.
• 2nd chair trial experience a plus.

Education

• JD from an ABA accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice in the state of California.

Skills

• Superior analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Generous PTO and 401(k) match.
• Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits.

Company info

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