Professional Liability Attorney

Professional Liability AttorneyThis is a rare opportunity to take the lead on high-stakes legal and medical malpractice defense at a firm that handles some of the most complex professional liability matters in California - with a competitive salary of $150,000-$220,000 and a hybrid schedule that respects your time.What you'll do:- Own a sophisticated docket of legal malpractice, medical malpractice, and related commercial litigation matters from intake through trial or resolution - Drive case strategy: draft and argue dispositive motions, manage discovery, and prepare compelling briefs under deadline pressure - Lead all litigation phases - investigations, evidentiary hearings, settlement negotiations, mediations, and trial - Select, prepare, and depose expert witnesses and medical or technical consultants; evaluate and respond to opposing expert reports - Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and insurance carriers, delivering clear risk assessments and settlement recommendations - Supervise, delegate to, and mentor associate attorneys, paralegals, and support staff; review work product for accuracy and quality - Support business development through client relationships, networking, and proposal drafting within the professional liability practiceWhat you need:- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active California State Bar membership in good standing - 5+ years of litigation experience with a meaningful focus on professional liability (legal malpractice or medical malpractice defense) - Demonstrated motion practice and trial experience, or substantial trial preparation in complex matters - Hands-on experience managing expert witnesses - selection, preparation, direct, and cross-examination - Strong client counseling skills with the ability to communicate risk and strategy clearly to sophisticated clients and insurersNice to have:- Experience working with claims teams and insurance carriers on coverage, indemnity, and defense cost matters - Track record mentoring junior attorneys and managing high-volume complex dockets simultaneously - Prior involvement in business development, client pitches, or practice group growth initiatives - Familiarity with medical records review and healthcare regulatory context for medical malpractice mattersLocation & schedule:Los Angeles, CA - HybridThis role is based in the firm's Los Angeles office Occasional travel required for court appearances, client sites, mediations, and hearings throughout California.About & how to apply:Our professional liability practice is well-established in California, handling defense of attorneys, healthcare professionals, and other licensed practitioners in high-exposure matters. We invest in attorneys who want to do serious trial work and grow with the firm.To apply, click apply now or submit your resume and a brief writing sample (motion or brief preferred) edirectly to elite.guetta@cybercoders.com . Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.Benefits- Base salary: $150,000-$220,000 per year, commensurate with experience - Bonus: Performance-based bonus program - Health Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts - Retirement: 401(k) - Time off: Unlimited PTO - Employment type: Full-time Email Your Resume In Word To Elite.Guetta@CyberCoders.com Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply. Please do NOT change the email subject line in any way. You must keep the JobID: linkedin : EG2-1994679L766 -- in the email subject line for your application to be considered. Elite Guetta - Executive Recruiter For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This is a new role. CyberCoders will consider for Employment in the City of Los Angeles qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box) Ordinance. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 08/13/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. 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