General Liability, Products Liability, and/or Asbestos Defense Trial Attorney

A law firm in Irvine, CA, is seeking a highly skilled General Liability, Product Liability, and/or Asbestos Defense Trial Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate must be admitted to the State Bar of California and possess significant civil defense litigation experience, particularly in the areas of general liability, product liability, and/or asbestos/toxic tort. The role requires expertise in conducting discovery, depositions, motions, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation, along with the ability to work independently. The position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for professional growth with a comprehensive benefits package.

Duties:

• Handle civil defense litigation cases in general liability, product liability, and/or asbestos/toxic tort.
• Conduct extensive discovery processes, including document review and production.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Prepare and argue motions in court.
• Attend mediation or arbitrations to negotiate settlements.
• Independently manage and prepare cases for trial.
• Make in-person appearances as needed, including attendance at trial.

Requirements:

• Admitted to the State Bar of California.
• Significant civil defense litigation experience, focusing on general liability, product liability, and/or asbestos/toxic tort.
• Proven jury trial experience.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Willingness and ability to make in-person appearances on cases, including attendance at trial.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the State Bar of California.

Skills:

• Excellent litigation and trial skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Extensive experience in conducting discovery and taking depositions.
• Ability to prepare and argue motions effectively.
• Proficiency in trial preparation and management.
• Negotiation skills for mediation and arbitrations.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team.

Benefits:

• Various medical, dental, and vision insurance plans (some at no cost to the employee).
• Firm-paid life insurance and disability insurance.
• Paid sick time and parental leave.
• Flexible vacation policy.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Firm-sponsored educational opportunities and MCLE programs.
• Multiple optional social firm lunches and events throughout the year.

Significant civil defense litigation experience and jury trial experience in the areas of general liability (i.e., premises liability, personal injury, mobile/trucking accidents, construction , habitability matters, etc.), products liability, and/or asbestos/toxic tort

This full-service law firm consistently strives to provide high-quality, value-conscious legal representation to a wide range of clients. The highly experienced attorneys advise and counsel in complex business and litigation matters, handling litigation in state and federal courts, and briefing and arguing appeals in courts, including the California Supreme Court and the Ninth Circuit Federal Court of Appeals. With offices in Orange County, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle, this firm has handled and tried matters in several states and internationally, including serving as national trial counsel. The lawyers and staff are committed to providing clients with highly professional and efficient service and personalized attention, making the litigation and involvement in transactional matters as smooth as possible. The firm believes that hiring diverse talent is the only way to create an exceptional team best suited for clients' needs. The firm creates a work environment that brings out the best from employees. It is a family-friendly firm with competitive compensation, several health insurance options, bonuses, a voluntary 401(k) plan, mentorship and training, issue-focused seminars, and other formal training programs to promote learning and professional growth.