Junior Partner – Lead General Liability Litigation(defense)

Junior Partner – Lead General Liability Litigation | Hybrid | $180,000–$200,000 + Bonus Program

Looking for the next step into firm leadership? This permanent opportunity offers a clear path to grow an established California litigation practice while handling complex general liability matters. You'll receive a flexible hybrid schedule, extensive benefits, mentorship support, and the opportunity to earn through an associate bonus program.

What You'll Do

Lead general liability litigation matters from initial case evaluation through trial or resolution.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop litigation strategy and assess legal risk.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, briefs, and settlement agreements.
• Handle depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trials.
• Advise clients, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, and expert witnesses.
• Mentor and supervise associate attorneys and litigation support staff.
• Help expand and strengthen the firm's California practice.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships.

What You Bring

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar admission.
• Significant experience managing general liability litigation.
• Strong legal writing, research, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage complex litigation matters.
• Experience supervising attorneys or litigation teams preferred.
• Portable book of business preferred.
• Experience developing new client relationships.
• Ability to bring an associate or established legal team is highly desirable.
• Prior law firm leadership or partnership experience preferred.