Associate Attorney

Law firm; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure tied to billables and performance

Collaborative team environment

Strong mentorship

Job summary

A well-established civil defense litigation firm is seeking a Litigation Attorney to manage construction defect and personal injury defense cases. This role offers excellent case ownership, courtroom exposure, and direct client interaction, along with the chance to develop litigation strategy and work in a collaborative team. The annual salary ranges from $160,000 to $200,000, depending on qualifications. If you're ready to advance your litigation career, apply today.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation experience in insurance defense.
• Experience in construction defect and/or personal injury defense.
• Strong litigation, writing, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage your cases.
• Handle key litigation events.
• Develop case strategy on complex matters.

Skills

Litigation experience

Strong writing skills

Negotiation skills

Job description

A well-established civil defense litigation firm is seeking a Litigation Attorney to handle construction defect and personal injury defense matters. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants real case ownership, courtroom exposure, and direct client interaction while working alongside an experienced and collaborative litigation team.

Attorneys in this role are trusted to own and manage their cases, handle key litigation events, and play a meaningful role in developing case strategy on complex, high-exposure matters.

What We’re Looking For:

• 3+ years of litigation experience in insurance defense
• Experience in construction defect and/or personal injury defense
• Strong litigation, writing, and negotiation skills

Why Join:

The annual salary for this position is between $160,000 – $200,000. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

• Bonus structure tied to billables and performance
• Opportunity to run your own cases and develop litigation strategy
• Collaborative team environment with strong mentorship

If you're a Construction Defect / Personal Injury Defense Attorney ready to take the next step in your litigation career, apply today.