Associate Defense Attorney

A bit about us:

Join a respected defense firm defending businesses, insurers, healthcare providers, and professionals against high-exposure claims. The ideal candidate will handle sophisticated litigation from pleadings through trial, with opportunities for growth in a collaborative, trial-ready environment.

Why join us?

• Competitive compensation
• Full benefits
• Collaborative culture
• Growth opportunities

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of defense litigation matters, including general liability, professional liability, medical malpractice, tort defense, employment, or product liability cases. General liability, product liability, premises, mass tort defense (catastrophic injury, PI).
• Needs motions, discovery, depos/trials in state/federal court
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and trial briefs; conduct depositions and prepare witnesses.
• Strategize case management, negotiate settlements, and try cases in state and federal courts.
• Collaborate with experts, insurers, and clients to develop effective defense strategies.
• Advise clients on risk mitigation, compliance, and litigation avoidance.