California General Liability Associate (West Coast) – Remote

RemoteRemoteFull Time$130,000–$170,000 /yrPosted 17 days agoVisa sponsorship availableHidden Gem · Himalayas

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Required skills

California bar license
civil defense litigation
general liability
premises liability
personal injury
casualty defense
bodily injury
defense-side experience
25+ cases
JD

Nice to have

mediation
trials

Role summary

Seeking a California-licensed Associate Attorney with 2+ years of civil defense litigation experience in general liability matters, including premises liability, personal injury, and casualty defense. This remote role involves managing a full caseload of 25+ matters independently, with responsibilities including drafting motions and discovery, attending depositions and hearings, and assisting with mediations and trials. The position offers a clear career path from associate to partner and requires a JD from an ABA-approved law school.

California General Liability Associate (West Coast) – Remote

$130k - $170k

We are looking for an Associate Attorney with 2+ years of civil defense litigation experience to join the General Liability practice group in California. This is an opportunity to handle your own caseload with full litigation responsibilities—not just motion work—with a clear path to promotion from associate to senior associate, of counsel, and partner.

Responsibilities

Managing a full caseload of general liability defense matters including premises liability, personal injury, and casualty defense
Drafting and responding to motions, complaints, and written discovery
Attending and defending depositions, court hearings, and client meetings
Assisting with preparation for mediations and trials
Billing approximately 1,950 hours annually with quarterly bonus opportunities

Requirements

Active California bar license in good standing
2-8 years of civil defense litigation experience (general liability, premises liability, bodily injury, or casualty defense)
Defense-side experience required (plaintiff-side will not be considered)
Ability to manage 25+ cases simultaneously and work independently
Civil defense litigation (bodily injury, premises liability, general liability)
Defense-side experience (not plaintiff-side)
Defense-side litigation experience (premises liability, personal injury, casualty, or general liability)
Self-motivated; able to independently manage full caseload with minimal supervision
No book of business required

Education

JD from ABA-approved law school
Active California bar license in good standing
Experience managing 25+ cases simultaneously

Miscellaneous

California-based; open to remote or hybrid (offices in LA, San Diego, San Francisco)

Originally posted on Himalayas

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