General Liability Associate

JD from an ABA accredited law school Admitted to practice in the state of California 2+ years of defense litigation experience Experience with catastrophic injury, product liability, construction defect, habitability, transportation, or other general liability matters Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions Experience cross-examining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses preferred Experience handling court appearances, depositions, and trial experience a plus 2nd chair trial experience a plus Superior analytical skills Strong written and oral communication skills

Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices Independently manage a litigation caseload Communicate with clients and provide status reports