General Liability Associate Attorney

General Liability Associate Attorney

Location: San Diego, CA (hybrid or remote)

Experience: 2+ years

Salary: $135,000–$210,000 (plus discretionary bonus eligibility)

Our client, a nationally recognized law firm ranked among the top 100 by The American Lawyer with attorneys across dozens of offices nationwide, is seeking a General Liability Associate Attorney to join its San Diego office. This opportunity is ideal for a litigator ready to take on substantive, end-to-end defense litigation responsibilities and grow within a collaborative national firm.

What You'll Work On:

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

What We're Looking For:

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admission 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 fact witnesses (preferred)
• Court appearances, depositions, and trial experience a plus; 2nd chair trial experience a plus
• Superior analytical skills and strong written and oral communication

Why This Role Stands Out:

• Handle sophisticated matters alongside experienced attorneys and partners
• Supportive culture that values mentorship and professional development
• Long-term growth opportunities within a nationally recognized firm
• Flexible hybrid or remote work arrangement

Benefits: Competitive compensation with discretionary bonus eligibility, generous PTO, 401(k) with match, robust medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, and access to corporate discount programs.

If you're a motivated litigator looking for a long-term fit where you'll be valued, empowered, and given room to grow, this is an excellent next step.