Associate Attorney

Newport Williams; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in law is seeking a Litigation Associate to join their San Diego office. This role involves managing civil insurance defense cases, including personal injury and liability matters. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience, strong analytical and writing skills, and an active California State Bar membership. With opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work environment, this position offers competitive compensation and the chance to work in a hybrid model post-onboarding. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Quarterly performance-based bonus

Qualifications

• Active membership in the California State Bar is required.
• Strong writing skills and analytical abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of civil insurance defense cases.
• Draft and argue legal motions and respond to discovery.
• Represent clients during court appearances and mediations.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Legal Research

Writing Skills

Case Management

Attention to Detail

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

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This range is provided by Newport Williams. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $175,000.00/yr

A well-established law firm with offices across Southern California, is seeking a Litigation Associate with minimum 2 years of experience to join the San Diego office. This position involves managing all aspects of civil insurance defense cases, including personal injury, habitability, toxic tort, insurance fraud, and general liability matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle complex case files from inception to resolution.
• Summarize medical records, third-party documents, and other case materials.
• Draft and argue briefs, including motions for summary judgment, and other legal motions.
• Respond to written discovery and conduct legal research.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Represent clients during court appearances, settlement conferences, mediations, arbitrations, and other dispute resolution processes.
• Manage trial preparation and participate in trials (prior trial experience is strongly preferred).
• Travel as needed to meet case and client demands.

Qualifications:

• Active membership in the California State Bar (required).
• JD from ABA-accredited law school.
• Preference for prior experience in insurance defense litigation, particularly in personal injury and general liability cases.
• Demonstrated ability to handle a high-volume caseload efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail, superior writing skills, and sharp analytical abilities.
• Self-motivated with the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work hybrid/remote after onboarding period
• Quarterly performance-based bonus program.
• Supportive and dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting and Law Practice

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Inferred from the description for this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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