Litigation Attorney - General Liability

A law firm seeks an experienced Litigation Attorney specializing in general liability to join their Orange County office. The successful candidate will work on complex legal matters in a range of fields including commercial litigation, healthcare liability, mass torts, and class actions. This position offers a flexible hybrid schedule, direct client interaction, and significant responsibilities on sophisticated legal cases while providing mentorship and career development opportunities.

Duties

• Handle general commercial and general liability litigation matters, including healthcare, ENO/DNO, and senior living litigation.
• Work on cases involving human trafficking, sexual abuse litigation, mass torts, and class actions.
• Take charge of all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motions, trial preparation, and trial proceedings.
• Collaborate directly with clients and senior attorneys to strategize legal approaches.
• Manage significant responsibility on complex and sophisticated legal matters.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of litigation experience, particularly in general liability or commercial litigation.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare, professional liability, and tort law is preferred.
• Ability to handle a diverse range of legal cases and work under minimal supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate with a team in a fast-paced legal environment.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active law license in good standing in the state of California.

Skills

• Extensive experience in general liability and commercial litigation.
• Strong organizational and case management skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate legal strategies and outcomes to clients.
• High level of attention to detail and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated capability in handling complex legal cases from inception through resolution.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work schedule.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision).
• Life insurance coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) to offset healthcare and dependent care costs.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid parental leave.
• Formal mentorship and training programs for continued professional growth.
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative and low-turnover environment.

With 15 offices concentrated on the two coasts, plus Chicago and Detroit, this firm has national reach and a rising stature. The firm prides itself on offering individual, corporate, and non-profit clients direct and efficient advice, and on charting a course which secures the best long-term outcome. If you are looking to practice litigation, employment, intellectual property, or corporate law at a firm that is just the right size, this could be an ideal match for you.