General Liability Associate - San Francisco
$175,000–$210,000 year
On-siteSan Francisco, California, United States
Job Summary
Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents while independently managing a litigation caseload from beginning to end. Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations, communicating with clients to provide status reports. Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices to contribute to a cohesive team environment. This role requires a JD from an ABA accredited law school, admission to practice in California, and 2+ years of defense litigation experience. The position offers a flexible, hybrid or remote working arrangement.
Required Qualifications
- JD from an ABA accredited law school
- Admitted to practice in the state of California
- 2+ years of defense litigation
- Experience with catastrophic injury, product liability, construction defect, habitability, transportation, or other general liability matters
- Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions required
- Superior analytical skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
Desired Qualifications
- Experience cross-examining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses preferred
- Experience handling court appearances, depositions, and trial experience a plus
- 2nd chair trial experience a plus
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