General Liability of Counsel / Ski Resorts- Orange County/Costa Mesa

Chelsea Search Group • Costa Mesa, CA

28d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position offers a flexible, hybrid, or remote working arrangement. This is an excellent opportunity for lawyers with litigation experience who are looking to advance their careers and take on new substantive defense-litigation responsibilities.

Requirements

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in the state of California
• 8+ years of defense litigation
• Experience with catastrophic injury, product liability, construction defect, habitability, transportation, or other general liability matters
• Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions required

Nice To Haves

• Experience cross-examining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses preferred
• Experience handling court appearances, depositions, and trial experience a plus
• 2nd chair trial experience a plus
• Superior analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment
• Independently manage a litigation caseload as part of a team, working cases from beginning to end
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree