Professional Liability Attorney

Professional Liability Attorney

 Professional Liability Attorney

This is a rare opportunity to take the lead on high-stakes legal and medical malpractice defense at a firm that handles some of the most complex professional liability matters in California - with a competitive salary of $150,000-$220,000 and a hybrid schedule that respects your time.

What you'll do:

- Own a sophisticated docket of legal malpractice, medical malpractice, and related commercial litigation matters from intake through trial or resolution
- Drive case strategy: draft and argue dispositive motions, manage discovery, and prepare compelling briefs under deadline pressure
- Lead all litigation phases - investigations, evidentiary hearings, settlement negotiations, mediations, and trial
- Select, prepare, and depose expert witnesses and medical or technical consultants; evaluate and respond to opposing expert reports
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and insurance carriers, delivering clear risk assessments and settlement recommendations
- Supervise, delegate to, and mentor associate attorneys, paralegals, and support staff; review work product for accuracy and quality
- Support business development through client relationships, networking, and proposal drafting within the professional liability practice

What you need:

- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active California State Bar membership in good standing
- 5+ years of litigation experience with a meaningful focus on professional liability (legal malpractice or medical malpractice defense)
- Demonstrated motion practice and trial experience, or substantial trial preparation in complex matters
- Hands-on experience managing expert witnesses - selection, preparation, direct, and cross-examination
- Strong client counseling skills with the ability to communicate risk and strategy clearly to sophisticated clients and insurers

Nice to have:

- Experience working with claims teams and insurance carriers on coverage, indemnity, and defense cost matters
- Track record mentoring junior attorneys and managing high-volume complex dockets simultaneously
- Prior involvement in business development, client pitches, or practice group growth initiatives
- Familiarity with medical records review and healthcare regulatory context for medical malpractice matters

Location & schedule:

Los Angeles, CA - Hybrid

This role is based in the firm's Los Angeles office Occasional travel required for court appearances, client sites, mediations, and hearings throughout California.

About & how to apply:

Our professional liability practice is well-established in California, handling defense of attorneys, healthcare professionals, and other licensed practitioners in high-exposure matters. We invest in attorneys who want to do serious trial work and grow with the firm.

To apply, click apply now or submit your resume and a brief writing sample (motion or brief preferred) edirectly to elite.guetta@cybercoders.com . Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Benefits

- Base salary: $150,000-$220,000 per year, commensurate with experience
- Bonus: Performance-based bonus program
- Health Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts
- Retirement: 401(k)
- Time off: Unlimited PTO 
- Employment type: Full-time

 

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. CyberCoders will consider for Employment in the City of Los Angeles qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box) Ordinance.This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 08/13/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter .  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at Benefits@CyberCoders.com to make arrangements.

Salary

$150000 - $220000 USD per year