100% Remote + $150K–$200K Base + 1,900 Billable Hours + Bonus Opportunity + Genuine Work-Life Balance + High Autonomy + Growing California Practice + Experienced Litigation Leadership This Jobot Job is hosted by: Carrie Powell Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $120,000 - $220,000 per year A bit about us: We are an established litigation firm with a strong presence in insurance defense and a growing practice representing businesses, insurers, and their insureds in complex liability matters. Our attorneys handle substantive litigation across a variety of industries, including transportation, construction, commercial operations, and general liability. We have built our reputation around strong legal work, sound judgment, and delivering meaningful results for our clients. As our California litigation practice continues to expand, we are looking to add experienced defense attorneys who want to do challenging work without sacrificing their personal lives. What makes us different is the way we operate. We believe experienced attorneys should be trusted to manage their cases, make decisions, and deliver excellent work without unnecessary oversight. We offer a genuinely remote environment, reasonable billable expectations, and leadership that values quality, accountability, and work-life balance. We are not looking for someone who simply holds a California license. We need attorneys who understand California litigation, have defended personal injury matters, and can confidently step into an active caseload. Why join us? 100% remote: Work from wherever you are most productive, with California-based candidates strongly preferred. Real work-life balance: A 1,900-hour annual billable requirement that attorneys are genuinely able to meet. Competitive compensation: $150,000–$200,000 base salary depending on experience, with additional bonus potential. Autonomy and trust: Manage your workload without unnecessary micromanagement or constant oversight. Growing practice: Join an expanding California litigation team with a meaningful volume of active cases. Experienced leadership: Work with established litigators who value strong legal judgment, communication, and excellent work product. Substantive litigation: Handle real defense matters involving personal injury, premises liability, transportation, and construction-related claims. Performance recognition: Discretionary bonuses consider both billable hours and the quality of work delivered. Flexibility without sacrificing standards: Enjoy the benefits of remote work while being part of a team that takes its clients and responsibilities seriously. Job Details We are seeking a California Personal Injury Defense Litigation Attorney with at least 4–5 years of hands-on California defense litigation experience. We are open to more experienced attorneys who want to continue doing substantive litigation in a remote environment. This opportunity is focused on defending businesses, insureds, and other clients in personal injury and general liability matters. The work includes cases involving: Premises liability and slip-and-fall accidents Automobile accidents and commercial auto liability Trucking and transportation accidents Construction site injuries and accident claims General liability and other personal injury defense litigation What you'll be doing: Manage and advance California personal injury defense cases through the litigation process. Evaluate claims, develop litigation strategies, and identify opportunities for efficient resolution. Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other substantive legal documents. Handle discovery, depositions, and case preparation. Prepare matters for mediation, settlement, and trial as appropriate. Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and other parties involved in litigation. Independently manage deadlines, assignments, and competing priorities in a remote environment. Maintain consistently high standards for legal writing, accuracy, and professionalism. What we're looking for: Active California Bar admission and actual California litigation experience. At least 4–5 years of insurance defense, personal injury defense, or general liability defense litigation experience. Strong working knowledge of California civil litigation practice and procedure. Experience defending premises liability, automobile, trucking, construction accident, or related personal injury claims. Exceptional legal writing, proofreading, organization, and attention to detail. Ability to independently manage litigation responsibilities while remaining responsive and collaborative. A demonstrated history of professional stability and accountability. Strong communication skills and the discipline to succeed in a fully remote environment. Preferred experience: Approximately 7–10 years of defense litigation experience, although additional experience is welcome. Prior experience with an established insurance defense litigation firm. Trial preparation, courtroom, or second-chair trial experience. Experience managing substantive California litigation with limited supervision. This is not intended for attorneys whose background is exclusively workers' compensation, plaintiff-side personal injury, or other practice areas without substantive California general liability defense experience. Compensation and Schedule Base Salary: $150,000–$200,000, depending on experience. Billable Requirement: 1,900 hours annually. Bonus: Discretionary bonus eligibility upon reaching the billable threshold, based on hours and quality of work. Location: 100% remote; California-based attorneys strongly preferred. If you are an experienced California defense litigator who wants meaningful work, professional autonomy, and a firm that respects the balance between your career and personal life, we would welcome a conversation. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. 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