Associate Attorney

OLEVEN; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Mentorship

Collaborative culture

Job summary

OLEVEN seeks an Associate Attorney to join its civil litigation practice focusing on insurance defense in Southern California. The role offers meaningful courtroom exposure, mentorship, and growth in a collaborative, trial-oriented environment.

Requirements include a J.D. from an accredited law school, active California Bar membership, and 3–10 years of civil litigation experience with strong writing, research, and time-management skills.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active California Bar membership.
• 3–10 years of civil litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense.
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Confident communicator with excellent organization and time-management abilities.
• Team-player with initiative and professional judgment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload involving personal injury, general liability, and other civil defense matters.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, and dispositive motions.
• Conduct depositions and appear in court for hearings and case management conferences.
• Assist in trial preparation and strategy development.
• Communicate with clients, experts, and opposing counsel to move cases toward resolution.

Skills

Strong legal writing

Research skills

Oral advocacy

Time management

Communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active California Bar membership

Job description

Associate Attorney – Civil Litigation (Insurance Defense)

Location: Los Angeles, Orange County or San Diego, CA

Position Type: Full-Time

Experience Level: 2–10 Years

Practice Focus: Insurance Defense | General Liability | Complex Civil Litigation

About the Job

A highly regarded California civil litigation firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its growing insurance defense practice. The firm handles complex and high-exposure cases across Southern California and offers attorneys meaningful courtroom experience, client interaction, and long-term professional growth.

This is an excellent role for an experienced litigation associate who thrives in a collaborative, trial-oriented environment and values mentorship, quality work, and balanced culture.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload involving personal injury, general liability, and other civil defense matters
• Draft pleadings, discovery, and dispositive motions
• Conduct depositions and appear in court for hearings and case management conferences
• Assist in trial preparation and strategy development
• Communicate with clients, experts, and opposing counsel to move cases efficiently toward resolution

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active California Bar membership
• 3–10 years of civil litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills
• Confident communicator with excellent organization and time-management abilities
• Team-player mentality with initiative and professional judgment

What’s Offered

• Competitive salary range ($125K–$175K DOE)
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more)
• Direct mentorship from experienced trial attorneys
• Collaborative team culture with opportunities to lead and advance