Professional Liability Associate

JBA • Torrance, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Our Torrance office - a national AV-rated® firm of 200+ attorneys across 17 offices -, is seeking a Professional Liability Attorney with a minimum of 4 years experience in handling legal and accounting malpractice cases. The annual compensation for this position is $125,000 - $175,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. As part of our ongoing effort to actively recruit and advance lawyers of diverse backgrounds, we participate in Mansfield Rule Certification and is a four-time recognized law firm. The process measures whether law firms affirmatively consider diverse lawyers for promotions, senior level hiring and significant leadership roles. We strive for a candidate pool consisting of at least 30% women, attorneys of color, and/or LGBTQ+ attorneys for all lateral partner and mid-to-senior-level associate hires. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at our firm without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years of professional liability, accounting malpractice and/or commercial litigation experience
• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school
• Admitted in CA
• Superior academic credentials
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a litigation caseload and work cases from inception through resolution.
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports.
• Handle a wide array of professional liability matters, including malpractice cases and claims against attorneys, insurance agents/brokers, accountants, and real estate agents.

What This Job Offers

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