Civil Litigation Defense Attorney

My client is looking for an Attorney with 2-8 years of experience and a strong background in civil defense or insurance defense. The ideal candidate will have a working understanding of personal injury and premises liability matters, and be comfortable managing cases from intake through resolution.

• Independently handle civil litigation matters from pre-trial through resolution.
• Conduct and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Draft and review motions, pleadings, and legal memoranda with strong analytical and persuasive writing skills.
• Provide case analysis and recommendations to clients and insurance representatives.
• Participate in mediations, settlement conferences, and other case-resolution processes.
• Prepare for trial, including witness preparation, exhibit management, and trial strategy.
• Maintain communication with clients, opposing counsel, and team members to ensure timely and effective case progression.
• Trial experience is preferred but not required.

• 2–8 years of experience in civil or insurance defense litigation.
• Strong knowledge of personal injury, premises liability, and general civil litigation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple cases efficiently.
• Licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar.

The annual salary for this position is between 130-180k

Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.