🚀 Senior Complex Litigation Associate – LA/San Diego/Orange County (297/o)

Job Description

Preeminent defense litigation firm with offices throughout the United States is looking for a Complex Litigation Attorney to join their team. The position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement and can be based out of the firm's San Diego, Los Angeles, or Orange County Office. The firm offers a highly positive professional environment that embraces Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation . If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then this is the opportunity for you.

Ideal candidates will have experience in general liability, personal injury, transportation, and/or catastrophic injury . This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys with 8+ years of litigation experience , to grow in their careers with exposure to a wide variety of prominent national clients and by taking on substantial litigation responsibilities. Working directly with in-house counsel, the attorney in this role will have the exciting opportunity to interact directly with sophisticated clients, as well as internal teams of talented, experienced professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end.
• Work closely and collaborate with other attorneys and partners.
• Regular trial preparation, investigation, court appearances, mediations, and depositions.
• Communicate with clients and provide reports.

Qualifications

• Must have a JD from an accredited law school.
• Must be admitted to practice law in California and be a good standing member of the CA Bar.
• Must have 8+ years of defense litigation experience.
• Experience with defending Personal Injury, General Liability, Catastrophic Injury, Transportation, and other civil litigation matters preferred.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Client-facing experience preferred.
• Must have the ability to integrate into a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• First chair trial experience preferred.
• Legal project management experience is a plus.