Litigation Defense Attorney
Core
Litigation Defense Attorney handling general liability, premises liability, transportation, and insurance-related claims from inception through resolution.
Role type
Mid-level litigation attorney (defense)
Builds
Legal strategies, motions, pleadings, and case outcomes for clients
Domain
Law / Litigation / Insurance / Transportation
Required skills
Litigation case management, motion drafting, deposition conduct, discovery management, trial preparation, risk evaluation, client counseling
Preferred skills
Admitted to California or Nevada practice, trial experience, handling complex multi-office matters
Technologies
Legal research databases, case management systems, e-filing platforms
Responsibilities
Support litigation caseload from inception through resolution including strategy development, discovery, and trial preparation. Draft and argue substantive motions, pleadings, briefs, and legal memoranda in state and federal courts. Conduct and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts. Manage all aspects of written discovery including interrogatories and requests for production. Represent clients at court hearings, mediations, and arbitrations. Develop litigation strategies with senior attorneys and clients to identify key issues and drive favorable outcomes. Maintain regular communication with clients providing case assessments and strategic recommendations. Collaborate with attorneys across offices on complex matters involving general liability, premises liability, transportation, and insurance claims.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC