Associate Attorney
hace 30 días
Irvine
Job DescriptionAssociate Attorney – General Liability & Product Liability (Southern California) A nationally recognized litigation law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its General Liability and Product Liability practice group in Los Angeles or Irvine. The ideal candidate will have at least three (3) years of experience handling defense-side general liability and/or product liability matters. The firm focuses on complex civil litigation, including toxic torts, product liability, general liability, commercial litigation, and public entity defense. The team works collaboratively to deliver exceptional results and value for clients across diverse industries.Essential Responsibilities: • Manage a litigation caseload independently, • Handle local and national accounts throughout California, • Conduct depositions, including taking lead on plaintiff and expert depositions, • Prepare witnesses for deposition and trial, • Draft and respond to discovery requests, motions, and pleadings, • Analyze discovery responses and case materials, • Participate in trial preparation and provide trial support, • Minimum of 3+ years of experience in general liability and/or product liability defense, • Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, • Active membership in the California Bar, • Strong experience with deposition practice and motion work, • Ability to independently manage projects and deadlines, • Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, • Highly organized, efficient, and able to multitask, • Comfortable handling complex matters with minimal supervisionWhy This Opportunity?Associates work closely with senior attorneys and clients on challenging matters in a collegial, teamoriented environment. The firm offers:, • Hybrid work schedule, with potential for fully remote arrangements, • Competitive compensation, • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k)