Premises Liability Mid-Level to Senior Associate

About this role

We are looking for a Premises Liability Associate with 5+ years of civil litigation experience to join a growing defense team handling diverse cases ranging from big box store slip-and-falls to corporate premises claims. You'll work closely with lead attorneys across all phases of litigation and have real client exposure, deposition opportunities, and a path to trial experience at a firm that genuinely invests in your growth.

What will you be doing?

• Taking and defending depositions, attending court hearings, and participating in site inspections
• Drafting and responding to written discovery including interrogatories, document requests, and requests for admissions
• Handling cases end-to-end: initial case evaluation, filing strategy (demurrers/answers), plaintiff depositions, and reporting to carriers and clients
• Proactively managing client communications, writing status reports, and preparing case evaluations
• Evaluating, analyzing, and executing litigation strategies with the goal of achieving client objectives

Key Requirements

• 5+ years of civil litigation defense experience with demonstrated premises liability work
• Significant deposition experience (taking and defending) — ideally 20+ depositions
• Experience with written discovery, law and motion practice, and billable hour requirements (~1,920/year)
• Active California State Bar membership in good standing
• Ability to handle a full caseload independently — from initial complaint through case evaluation and resolution

Role responsibilities Attending court hearings, participating in site inspections, taking and defending depositions. Drafting extensive written discovery, including preparing and responding to interrogatories, documents requests and request for admissions. Evaluating, analyzing, assessing, and executing litigation strategies. Proactively manage communications with clients throughout the course of litigation

Exclusive Representation for This Opportunity

To protect your candidacy and ensure proper representation, applicants agree to work exclusively with Emerald Advantage Concepts for this specific position once they have authorized us to submit their resume. Duplicate submissions through another agency or direct application may result in the employer declining consideration. If you have already applied or been contacted regarding this position, please let us know before moving forward.