Remote General Liability Litigation Attorney – California

Pay: $140,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

WHY THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY

• Join a well-established California and Nevada litigation firm known for handling sophisticated civil matters for major corporations, financial institutions, and private clients — the kind of caseload that builds careers
• Take meaningful ownership of your cases: written discovery, depositions, motions, and court appearances — not a document-review seat
• Enjoy genuine flexibility with remote work availability — work from wherever you do your best thinking while staying plugged in to a collaborative, experienced team
• Competitive compensation package with strong earning potential commensurate with experience
• Work in a firm that has built its reputation on efficiency, strategy, and client outcomes — no bureaucratic grind, just excellent lawyering
• Collegial, friendly office culture with a genuine commitment to work-life balance — this is a place where attorneys stay

Location: Sacramento, CA Pleasant Hill, CA Newport Beach, CA — Remote work is available for the right candidate. Whether you prefer working from home or the office, we support the setup that makes you most effective.

Note: Candidates must hold an active California Bar license. This role requires hands-on civil litigation experience, including general liability matters. Candidates without active CA Bar admission or direct civil litigation experience will not be considered.

ABOUT US

We are a full-service litigation and transactional law firm practicing throughout California and Nevada. Our clients range from major multinational corporations and financial institutions to family-owned businesses and private individuals. We are known for cost-effective, high-quality legal services with a strategy tailored to each client — and for delivering timely, efficient results. Our team takes pride in a friendly, collegial office culture that supports both professional growth and work-life balance. Confidential Employer.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Manage a caseload of general liability litigation matters from intake through resolution, including complex civil disputes
• Draft, propound, and respond to written discovery (interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission)
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts
• Prepare and argue motions, including motions for summary judgment, demurrers, and other dispositive filings
• Work with attorneys and clients throughout California while being based in Sacramento, Pleasant Hill, or Newport Beach, collaborating across multiple offices on sophisticated litigation matters.
• Handle court appearances including hearings, CMCs, and trials
• Develop and execute litigation strategy in close coordination with partners and clients
• Communicate directly with clients to provide case updates, strategic guidance, and manage expectations
• Conduct legal research and draft well-reasoned memoranda and correspondence
• Collaborate with firm attorneys across California and Nevada on multi-party and cross-jurisdictional matters

QUALIFICATIONS

• Active California Bar license (required)
• 3 years of civil litigation experience (required)
• General liability litigation experience (required)
• Demonstrated experience with written discovery, depositions, court appearances, and motion practice
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Ability to manage an independent caseload with attention to deadlines and client needs
• 5 years of experience preferred; candidates at this level will be considered for more senior positioning

WHY YOU WILL LOVE WORKING HERE

This is a firm where attorneys are trusted to do the work — and supported in doing it well. You will handle real cases with real stakes for clients who rely on your expertise, in an environment that values efficiency over bureaucracy and outcomes over optics. The remote flexibility means you control your environment; the culture means you are never working in a vacuum. If you are a civil litigator who wants meaningful work, competitive pay, and a team that actually enjoys working together, this is worth a serious look.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance