Location: Los Angeles or Orange County, CA
Salary: $150,000 - $235,000 - depending on experience
Schedule: Full-time, hybrid
A prominent national firm is seeking a mid- to senior-level litigation associate to join its team in either Los Angeles or Orange County. The attorney will handle a mix of high-exposure general liability, premises liability, and negligent security matters, working primarily for one client. For many of the cases, the client is self-insured, and the work involves serious injury and wrongful death claims, often tied to violent incidents including shootings and assaults.
This is a focused, niche practice within insurance defense. Attorneys gain deep subject-matter expertise while working in a structured, stable environment, one client, one team, and a single set of protocols across all matters. No juggling multiple partners, inconsistent expectations, or competing file standards.
Practice Focus:
- High-value general liability and premises liability litigation
- Complex negligent security matters, including foreseeable assault, inadequate security, and catastrophic injury cases
- Wrongful death and gun violence-related claims
- Strategy development, case management, and trial preparation
- Use of advanced litigation tools, including mock trials and coordinated expert involvement
Requirements:
- 4+ years of litigation or insurance defense experience
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Admitted to practice in California
- Ability to manage complex files independently from inception through resolution
- Strong legal writing, case analysis, and communication skills
- Trial experience is a plus
- Experience with negligent security or violent incident litigation is preferred
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary range: $150,000 - $235,000, based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, and more
- Flexible hybrid schedule, with 3 days in the office p/wk