Associate Attorney, Defense Litigation

Job overview

The Associate Attorney, Defense Litigation role is onsite in Irvine, CA; compensation is not specified. The position supports a California litigation practice handling general liability and toxic tort matters for clients.

What you'll do

• Manage defense litigation matters and caseloads
• develop case strategy with partners and clients
• conduct and prepare witnesses for depositions and trial
• review and respond to discovery
• research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents
• handle motion practice and court appearances
• work with clients, experts, and opposing counsel
• manage deadlines and billing records.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate attorney

defense litigation

general liability

toxic tort

product liability

environmental liability

irvine ca

coastal wave recruiting

california bar

juris doctor

deposition experience

litigation training

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• life and AD&D insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• paid time off
• parental leave
• HSA
• FSA
• EAP
• pet insurance
• identity theft protection
• voluntary benefits
• mentorship and litigation training.

Why this role

The firm offers formal mentorship, hands-on litigation and trial training, and attorney development programs.

About the employer

Coastal Wave Recruiting is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.