Professional Liability Associate Attorney

Lewis Brisbois•Costa Mesa, CA

10d•$135,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Lewis Brisbois is seeking an attorney to join its Professional Liability Practice in the Orange County, California office. The role offers the opportunity to work with an experienced trial team on real estate and personal injury defense matters. The practice includes attorneys throughout the firm's offices nationwide and represents professionals and organizations in matters involving professional liability. Representation may be directly engaged or retained through a professional's insurance carrier. The clients represented include accountants, architects and engineers, attorneys, bankers, computer and media professionals, financial planners, healthcare providers, insurance brokers and agents, school districts and municipalities, property appraisers and inspectors, real estate appraisers, brokers and agents, and securities brokers. The firm is interested both in attorneys with professional liability experience and in developing attorneys with strong litigation skills and a demonstrated interest in the practice area. Lewis Brisbois offers competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) with employer match.

Requirements

Admission to the California Bar.
Strong research and writing skills.
One to seven years of experience defending professional liability claims is sought.
Substantive litigation experience and a demonstrated interest in professional liability law are relevant qualifications.

Nice To Haves

Experience in professional liability law.
Experience in any litigation arena, particularly for developing attorneys with strong litigation skills.

Responsibilities

Defend professional liability claims involving Directors & Officers, legal malpractice, Errors & Omissions, and architects and engineers.
Work with an experienced trial team on real estate and personal injury defense matters.
Represent professionals and organizations in professional liability matters, through direct engagement or retention by insurance carriers.