Litigation Associate

Title: Associate Attorney - Litigation Salary: $150,000 - 200,000 Base Annually, Depending on experience Location: Remote within the United States, yet MUST have a CA bar license THIS IS A RETAINED SEARCH - PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT ME/THE FIRM IF YOU ARE A RECRUITER About Casper, Meadows, Schwartz & Cook We are an established plaintiff-side law firm with a nearly five-decade history of representing individuals and families affected by serious injuries and wrongful death. The firm focuses on complex, high-value litigation involving catastrophic injuries, product liability, construction accidents, motor vehicle and trucking collisions, premises liability, and industrial accidents. We are a close-knit team that combines the resources and experience needed for substantial litigation with the personal attention of a small firm. We are both proud and grateful for our supportive culture with high retention, commitment to work-life balance, and exceptional employee retention, with some of our team members having stayed with us for 25+ years. We are seeking an independent Associate Attorney who is passionate about plaintiff-side advocacy, enjoys tackling complex cases while exercising sound judgment, and seeks to take ownership of their own assignments. This is an opportunity to work directly with the firm’s partners on high-stakes personal injury and wrongful death litigation while developing professionally and potentially growing into a long-term leadership role. This candidate will have a strong interest in building a long-term career with a close-knit firm. To learn more, visit our website: www.cmslaw.com. Benefits: Unlimited vacation and sick time, subject to management approval and CA law 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums, with Kaiser HMO and Anthem PPO options available for employees and eligible dependents Retirement plan eligibility after one year, with employer matching up to 4% An annual bonus opportunity Additional comp. opportunities tied to case results as the associate grows with the firm Origination fees awarded for business brought in and accepted by the firm Firm pays 100% of CA bar membership, legal memberships/association fees, & CLEs Responsibilities: Work alongside partners on complex, high-value personal injury/wrongful death cases involving catastrophic injuries and significant damages Manage written discovery, including drafting and responding to requests, identifying deficiencies, and pursuing follow-up discovery Conduct legal research and draft motions and other substantive legal documents Prepare for and take on depositions Work with expert witnesses and contribute to case development Help develop litigation strategy, prepare cases for trial, and participate in trials and other litigation proceedings as appropriate Depending on experience, serve as the primary handling attorney on select cases with support from the partners Exercise independent judgment, manage assignments effectively, and contribute ideas that strengthen the firm’s litigation practice. Take ownership of case responsibilities, offer constructive feedback, and help identify opportunities to improve the firm's approach to litigation and client representation Requirements: A JD degree and a CA bar license in good standing 3+ years of civil litigation experience. Candidates with substantial courtroom and trial experience in a Public Defender's Office, District Attorney's Office, City Attorney's Office, or similar role will also be considered Strong civil litigation skills and the ability to work on complex, high-value cases Experience handling written discovery, including drafting responses, identifying deficiencies, and pursuing additional discovery Strong legal research, writing, and motion-drafting skills Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a willingness to contribute to case strategy and discuss different approaches Bonus Experience: Trial experience in civil or criminal practice Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not representative of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Casper, Meadows, Schwartz & Cook is an equal opportunity employer. This position is located remotely in the United States. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.