Premises Liability Mid-Level to Senior Associate
Other · Posted 2 months ago
We are looking for a Premises Liability Associate with 5+ years of civil litigation experience to join a growing defense team handling diverse cases ranging from big box store slip-and-falls to corporate premises claims. You'll work closely with lead attorneys across all phases of litigation and have real client exposu...
- Way of working
- Hybrid
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA, Orange County, CA, San Diego, CA
- Pay range
- $135,000 to $185,000
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 5 to 15 years
- Type
- Full time
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered for this role
- The company
- Law Practice
Skills that matter here
What you would be doing
- Attending court hearings, participating in site inspections, taking and defending depositions.
- Drafting extensive written discovery, including preparing and responding to interrogatories, documents requests and request for admissions.
- Evaluating, analyzing, assessing, and executing litigation strategies.
- Proactively manage communications with clients throughout the course of litigation.
The full description
We are looking for a Premises Liability Associate with 5+ years of civil litigation experience to join a growing defense team handling diverse cases ranging from big box store slip-and-falls to corporate premises claims. You'll work closely with lead attorneys across all phases of litigation and have real client exposure, deposition opportunities, and a path to trial experience at a firm that genuinely invests in your growth.
What will you be doing?
- Taking and defending depositions, attending court hearings, and participating in site inspections
- Drafting and responding to written discovery including interrogatories, document requests, and requests for admissions
- Handling cases end-to-end: initial case evaluation, filing strategy (demurrers/answers), plaintiff depositions, and reporting to carriers and clients
- Proactively managing client communications, writing status reports, and preparing case evaluations
- Evaluating, analyzing, and executing litigation strategies with the goal of achieving client objectives
Key Requirements
- 5+ years of civil litigation defense experience with demonstrated premises liability work
- Significant deposition experience (taking and defending) — ideally 20+ depositions
- Experience with written discovery, law and motion practice, and billable hour requirements (~1,920/year)
- Active California State Bar membership in good standing
- Ability to handle a full caseload independently — from initial complaint through case evaluation and resolution
Interested in this one?
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