Partner/Senior Attorney - Civil Litigation Defense (Remote with CA or NV Bar)

About us

Established and fast-growing civil litigation defense firm with offices in California and Nevada looking for seasoned professionals with a proven track record in insurance defense, habitability, landlord/tenant, automotive liability, and/or personal injury. We strongly value a collegial environment and work-life balance, with a billing requirement of 1800 hours annually and remote work flexibility as well as a generous quarterly bonus structure for non-equity partners.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial senior-level evaluation of claim documentation upon referral and develop initial defense timeline and strategy
• Conduct defense strategy conferences with clients and insurance claims examiners
• Coordinate with clients and co-counsel during all phases of discovery; manage all facets of case from discovery through trial
• Organize and maintain case files; coordinate with secretaries and other staff
• Review and analyze discovery requests and prepare discovery responses
• Assist with document reviews for responsiveness, case issues, and privilege responses to discovery requests and to identify privileged documents, documents for redaction, case issues in context

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of litigation experience in personal injury, habitability, and/or landlord-tenant litigation (plaintiff or defense)
• Admitted to practice in California and/or Nevada
• JD degree

Benefits

• 401(k) with firm match
• Health insurance with firm contribution
• 1800 billable requirement with generous bonus opportunities
• Strong support for work/life balance
• Opportunities for advancement

Salary: $190,000 - $235,000 per year