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Job Title: General Liability Associate
Location: Los Angeles, CA 90024 or San Francisco, CA 94111
Salary/Payrate: $140k -$200k plus bonus and AWESOME benefits!!!
Work Environment: Hybrid options available based experience level (billable hours 1950 per year)
Term: Permanent
License: Yes, must have CA Bar license active and in good standing
Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired
JOB DESCRIPTION
Out client, a respected national litigation firm, is seeking a skilled Associate Attorney to join Their General Liability Practice Group in their West Los Angeles OR San Francisco office. This is a unique opportunity to gain meaningful litigation experience on high-stakes cases while working alongside nationally recognized trial attorneys.
Responsibilities
- As a key member of our team, you’ll work on a wide variety of complex civil defense matters, including:
- Catastrophic injury
- Product liability
- Wrongful death
- Premises and habitability claims
- Warranty and other high-exposure litigation
- From day one, you’ll receive hands-on experience: drafting pleadings, arguing motions, conducting depositions, managing discovery, and appearing in court. You’ll be mentored by experienced partners and given room to grow in a supportive, high-performance environment.
Requirements:
- Active license to practice law in California
- At least 3 years of experience in civil defense litigation
- Strong skills in legal research, writing, and oral advocacy
- Experience drafting pleadings, handling discovery, and managing motion practice
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Team-oriented mindset with a proactive, ownership-driven approach
