Associate Attorney

Lydecker LLP

Associate Attorney handling civil defense litigation at a national law firm. Must possess California bar license and have litigation experience in related fields.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $130,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft/review and respond to petitions/complaints, motions, and written discovery
Attend hearings and meetings with clients when requested
Prepare for and attend depositions
Assist with preparation for and/or participate in mediation and trial
Must be willing and able to bill
Any other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

This position requires a California bar license in good standing
A minimum of JD from an ABA approved law school
A minimum of 2+ years of civil defense litigation experience, preferably in General Liability, Mass Tort, Toxic Tort, Construction Defect, Labor and Employment, and/or any insurance defense litigation.
Previous experience should include managing up to 20 cases at once, taking and defending depositions, appearance in court, motion, and discovery drafting;
mediation and trial experience a huge plus;
experience mentoring junior Associates a huge plus
Has basic knowledge of computer operation, internet software, spreadsheet software and word processing software; the use of Microsoft products is preferred.
Has the ability to type and operate office equipment.
Be self-motivated and a self-starter, work well independently, and possess strong client communication skills
Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings when required
Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information
Ability to work with little supervision; prioritizes and anticipates work needs; works well under occasional periods of pressure and short deadlines.
Keeps client and firm information confidential at all times; understands and implements general rules of ethical behavior applicable to lawyers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical Insurance – Currently provided by Cigna Healthcare with multiple insurance plans to choose from based on your needs – partially paid for by Firm for the employee; All outpatient mental health services are free of charge with no copays
Optional Dental & Vision Insurance
Optional Voluntary Life and Disability Insurance
Optional Voluntary Accident Insurance
Optional Critical Illness Insurance
Optional Cancer Insurance
Optional Hospitalization Insurance
Optional Health Savings Account
Optional Flexible Spending Account
401k after one calendar year of employment
Paid time off (PTO) to support your overall well-being
Collegial work environment

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Hard Skills & Tools

civil defense litigationGeneral LiabilityMass TortToxic TortConstruction DefectLabor and Employmentinsurance defense litigationdrafting motionsdiscovery draftingdeposition experience

Soft Skills

client communicationself-motivatedindependent workstrong writing skillsactive listeningclarification skillsability to work under pressureprioritizationanticipation of work needsconfidentiality

Certifications

California bar licenseJD from ABA approved law school