Premises Liability Associate

About the company Our client is a law firm. The role Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Carry a full defense caseload of civil property-related injury matters, partnering with senior attorneys across every stage of litigation. The position offers direct client contact, frequent deposition work and a route toward trial preparation. What you'll do - Conduct and defend depositions, appear at court hearings and take part in site visits. - Prepare and answer written discovery requests in pending matters. - Run matters from first evaluation and pleading strategy through plaintiff depositions and resolution. - Keep clients and insurers informed with regular status updates and case assessments. - Develop and execute litigation strategies aimed at the client's goals. Requirements What we're looking for - At least 5 years of civil defense litigation experience, including premises liability matters. - A Juris Doctor degree. - Current, good-standing admission to the California bar. - Substantial deposition experience, ideally 20 or more taken or defended. - Hands-on experience with discovery drafting and law and motion practice, such as demurrers and summary judgment motions. - Experience moving cases from evaluation through discovery, motions and trial preparation. - Self-driven, able to manage a caseload independently and meet an annual billable target of about 1,920 hours. - Based in or willing to work from Southern California. - Comfortable with the stated salary range. Bonus points - Background in reporting to insurers and preparing written case assessments. Benefits Compensation and benefits - Base salary: USD 135,000 to 185,000 per year Location and work model - Los Angeles, Orange County or San Diego, California, United States - Hybrid, with remote work flexibility - Full-time