General Liability Associate Attorney

Trueline’s client, a national defense litigation firm with deep experience, is seeking an Associate Attorney, Civil Litigation to join their team in West Los Angeles. This role offers the chance to handle a wide array of high exposure matters—like product liability and premises liability—in a hybrid work setting, with meaningful mentorship and hands-on responsibility.

• Assist in defending complex cases—such as product liability, wrongful death, warranty, premises liability, and similar high exposure actions
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and other litigation documents
• Manage and respond to written discovery, take and defend depositions, and assist with trial preparation
• Collaborate closely with supervising partners in case management, court appearances, and trial involvement
• Own projects proactively and contribute to client delivery in a team oriented environment

• At least 3 years of civil defense litigation experience (including drafting, motion practice, written discovery, depositions, and trial preparation)
• Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy abilities
• Excellent multitasking skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Confident interpersonal and presentation skills
• Consistent record of high quality, proactive work

• Prior exposure to or interest in high stakes litigation in product liability, premises liability, or wrongful death
• Trial participation experience or eagerness to take on trial responsibilities
• Business development or client origination interest or experience

• Competitive salary at $150,000-$200,000 depending on experience
• A hybrid work model with flexible balance of remote and in-office time
• Mentorship from seasoned partners and opportunities for professional growth
• Responsibility from early on—case ownership, drafting, depositions, courtroom and trial involvement
• Competitive compensation relative to experience, plus bonus potential and credit for business generation
• Robust benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, parental leave, professional development support, and more)

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.