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 role. The position focuses on insurance defense, trial work, and related civil matters in Orange County/Corona, CA. Recent J.D. graduates are encouraged to apply.

The role offers a competitive salary range ($120,000–$180,000) with DOE, and a hybrid schedule combining in-office and remote work. Candidates must be admitted to the California Bar.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Civil litigation

Insurance defense

Research and writing

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

California Bar admission or eligibility

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: