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Orion Placement

General Liability Defense Associate Attorney

Remote — United States (see country and timezone requirements)

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Job description

Pay: $120,000.00 - $155,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

Join a growing litigation practice with strong mentorship and long-term advancement opportunities.

Enjoy the flexibility of a fully remote role anywhere in California.

Handle sophisticated defense matters and gain meaningful courtroom experience.

Work alongside experienced attorneys in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Earn quarterly bonus opportunities tied to billable performance.

Benefit from excellent healthcare options, strong PTO, and a culture that values work-life balance.

Location: Fully remote within California. We welcome attorneys located anywhere in the state and offer flexibility designed to support both professional growth and work-life integration.

Note: Applicants must be licensed and in good standing with the California Bar and have at least 2 years of civil litigation defense experience. Experience with general liability, insurance defense, mass tort, construction defect, or employment defense litigation is highly preferred.

About Us

We are a growing, nationally recognized litigation practice dedicated to delivering exceptional client service and achieving outstanding results. Our team values collaboration, mentorship, integrity, and professional development. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

Manage a diverse caseload of civil defense matters.

Draft and respond to complaints, motions, pleadings, and written discovery.

Take and defend depositions.

Attend hearings, mediations, and client meetings.

Assist with trial preparation and participate in trial proceedings when needed.

Maintain strong communication with clients and colleagues.

Work independently while collaborating with attorneys across practice groups.

Handle case strategy and litigation responsibilities from inception through resolution.

Meet billable requirements and contribute to a high-performing team environment.

Qualifications

Active California Bar license in good standing.

JD from an ABA-accredited law school.

2+ years of civil litigation defense experience.

Experience managing multiple cases simultaneously.

Deposition, motion practice, and discovery experience.

Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills.

Trial and mediation experience are a plus.

Experience with general liability, insurance defense, mass tort, construction defect, or employment defense is preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

Our attorneys enjoy a collegial culture that promotes growth and mentorship. We invest in our people with one-on-one partner training, flexible work arrangements, quarterly bonuses, excellent healthcare options, and meaningful opportunities for career advancement. You'll work with talented professionals who value collaboration and support each other's success.

JPC-1324

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Originally posted on Himalayas

Who can apply

Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.

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