Civil Defense Litigation Attorney – Take Your Career Further Location: California Work Arrangement: Hybrid; fully remote subject to confirmation Employment Type: Full-time The Opportunity Ready for more challenging litigation and greater opportunities to develop your practice? An established national litigation practice is seeking Civil Defense Litigation Attorneys to join its team. This opportunity offers exposure to significant defense matters, collaboration with experienced trial attorneys and the chance to develop valuable litigation experience. Whether you're early in your legal career or an established attorney exploring your next move, this position could offer an interesting professional opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

Represent insured and self-insured clients, businesses and individuals in civil defense litigation. Handle general liability, personal injury, property damage, catastrophic injury and wrongful death matters. Manage discovery, motion practice and case preparation. Draft pleadings, dispositive motions and legal memoranda. Take and defend depositions. Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations and trial proceedings. Collaborate with experienced litigation and trial teams. Manage client communications, deadlines and billable-time records.

What We're Looking For

Active California Bar membership. Civil litigation experience; defense-side experience preferred. Strong research, drafting and oral advocacy skills. Familiarity with California civil procedure. Experience with discovery and motion practice appropriate to your level. Strong organisational and case management capabilities. An interest in complex civil litigation and trial work. Compensation & Benefits Salary: Up to $300,000, depending on experience. Medical, dental and vision insurance. Life insurance. 401(k) with employer matching. Exposure to complex defense matters and experienced trial lawyers. Hybrid arrangement indicated; additional remote flexibility subject to confirmation. Confidential Enquiries I'm Marcello Cavalcanti, Talent Acquisition Partner at Distinct Recruitment, specialising in California attorney recruitment. Confidential conversations welcomed with attorneys at all career stages. No resume submissions without prior consent. Happy to discuss this position or other opportunities throughout California. Contact Marcello Cavalcanti Email: cello@distinctrecruitment.com Phone: +1 (213) 523-2343 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcellovazcavalcanti/