Associate Attorney

Law Firms; California; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Law Firms in California is seeking an Insurance Defense Attorney to join our civil litigation team in a hybrid work arrangement. This role focuses on insurance defense, civil litigation, and trial work, with opportunities to develop courtroom skills.

Recent J.D. graduates and junior attorneys are encouraged to apply. Qualifications include a J.D., California Bar admission or eligibility, and strong research and writing abilities to handle defense matters and related pleadings.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• California Bar admission or eligibility.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Interest in civil litigation and insurance defense.

Responsibilities

• Handle insurance defense and civil litigation matters.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation documents.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, and other litigation proceedings.
• Develop practical courtroom and litigation skills.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Civil litigation

Insurance defense

Education

J.D.

Job description

Position: Insurance Defense Attorney – Hybrid

Location: Orange County / Corona, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Compensation: $120,000–$180,000 DOE

About the Opportunity

A well-established California civil defense practice is seeking an Insurance Defense Attorney to join its growing litigation team in a hybrid capacity. This is an exciting opportunity for an attorney looking to build or advance a career in civil litigation, insurance defense, and trial work.

Recent J.D. graduates and junior attorneys are encouraged to apply.

What You’ll Do

• Handle and assist with insurance defense and civil litigation matters
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation documents
• Participate in depositions, hearings, and other litigation proceedings
• Develop practical courtroom and litigation skills

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• California Bar admission or eligibility
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Interest in civil litigation and insurance defense
• Recent graduates and junior attorneys are encouraged to apply

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $120,000 – $180,000. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: