Associate Attorney

Jobot

Irvine, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$150,000–$250,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Attorney, Case Management, Communication Skills, Construction, Detail Oriented, Documentation Review, Health Insurance, Identify Issues, Legal, Legal Research, Liability Insurance, Litigation, Negotiation Skills, Personal Injury, Problem Solving Skills, Research Skills, Sales Management, Strategic Analysis, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Irvine, CA

POSTED

3 days ago

California Defense Attorney

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Salary: $150,000 - $250,000 per year

A bit about us:

Orange County defense firm is seeking a Litigation Attorney to join its growing team. The firm handles complex civil defense matters, with a strong concentration in catastrophic personal injury defense for sophisticated companies with significant self-insured retention and deductible structures.

This is an excellent opportunity for either an experienced litigator/trial attorney or a driven associate who is eager to sharpen their litigation skills and learn from top-tier attorneys in the defense space. The firm is looking for someone who takes pride in producing exceptional work product, can manage cases with autonomy, and wants to be part of a highly cohesive team.

Why join us?

This is a unique opportunity for an attorney who wants meaningful responsibility, high-level litigation exposure, and long-term growth potential. The firm offers a supportive day-to-day environment, a collaborative attorney and staff team, and a client base made up of sophisticated, professional, and highly engaged individuals.

The right candidate will have the opportunity to work on complex, high-exposure matters and grow within a firm that is willing to invest in the right long-term fit.

Additional highlights include:
• Compensation range of $150,000–$250,000, depending on experience
• Discretionary bonus opportunity for high performers
• Above-market compensation potential for the right candidate
• Complex catastrophic personal injury defense caseload
• Opportunity to work with sophisticated corporate clients
• Supportive and team-oriented work environment
• Strong long-term growth potential
• Medical insurance
• Phone stipend
• 401(k)
• Flexible time off

Job Details

The Litigation Attorney will handle complex civil defense matters, with a focus on catastrophic personal injury defense. The ideal candidate will be capable of developing case strategy, managing discovery, communicating with clients, and producing high-quality legal work in a collaborative but autonomous environment.

Responsibilities include:
• Manage civil litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Develop case strategy and evaluate liability, damages, exposure, and settlement posture
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, mediation briefs, reports, and other litigation documents
• Handle written discovery, document review, and discovery disputes
• Take and defend depositions as appropriate
• Prepare for and attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial-related proceedings
• Manage client communications and provide strategic case updates
• Conduct legal research and prepare strong written analysis
• Negotiate effectively and advocate for clients throughout the litigation process
• Work collaboratively with attorneys, staff, clients, experts, and opposing counsel
• Think creatively and identify case issues, defenses, and opportunities others may miss
• Maintain strong attention to detail and produce superior work product

Qualifications:
• 1–7+ years of civil litigation experience
• Defense litigation experience preferred
• Catastrophic injury defense, general liability, insurance defense, premises liability, transportation, construction site injury, or similar complex litigation experience preferred
• Experience autonomously handling case strategy, discovery, and client communications preferred
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Strong negotiation and advocacy abilities
• Detail-oriented with the ability to analyze complex issues and think outside the box
• Ability to manage a caseload independently while working well within a cohesive team
• Strong judgment, professionalism, and communication skills
• Open to experienced litigators/trial attorneys as well as associates eager to learn and grow
• Active California Bar admission required

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COMPANY SIZE

100 to 499 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

2018

WEBSITE

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