Job description
A certified female owned California litigation defense firm with offices in San Francisco and Los Angeles is seeking a General & Professional Liability Litigation Associate. This opportunity offers the chance to deliver impactful legal work, engage closely with clients, and grow professionally in a supportive and inclusive environment.
What You’ll Do as the General & Professional Liability Litigation Associate
- Defend clients across a broad spectrum of general and professional liability matters
- Investigate claims and defenses, assess liability and damages, and strategize case handling
- Conduct legal research and analysis, draft letters, memos, motions, and pleadings
- Prepare discovery requests/responses and participate in depositions
- Represent clients at conferences, hearings, mediations, and trials or arbitrations
- Collaborate closely with partners, associates, paralegals, clients, and opposing counsel
- Maintain approximately 1,850 billable hours annually
Must Haves as the General & Professional Liability Litigation Associate
- Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school
- Active California bar admission in good standing
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in general and/or professional liability litigation
- Strong written and oral communication skills with keen attention to detail
- Organized, self-motivated, and able to excel in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable handling court appearances, depositions, and mediations
- Understanding of state and federal litigation procedures
- Trial experience is a plus, but not required
This Role Offers
- Competitive salary range: $120,000–$230,000, depending on experience
- Generous compensation structure including:
- Subjective bonuses
- Business origination bonuses
- Objective bonuses for exceeding 1,850 billable hours
- 401(k) with firm contributions and profit-sharing
- Additional benefits:
- Wellness reimbursement
- Cell phone and internet stipend
- Paid parking or transportation
- Unlimited PTO, plus 11 firm holidays
- Paid jury duty, bereavement leave, parental and catastrophic disability leave
- 100% employer paid health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care)
- Bar dues paid by firm
- Continuing legal education sponsorship
- Employee Assistance Program
Hybrid work flexibility is available for candidates located near our San Francisco or Los Angeles offices. Our team thrives in a collaborative, fun, and inclusive atmosphere—and we’d love for you to join us.
