Associate Attorney (Defense)

Jobot; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

LTD

STD

Flexible work environment

Front line experience from discovery

Frequent travel

Hybrid Opportunity

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Defense Associate Attorney in San Diego to handle complex insurance defense and construction litigation. The role offers hybrid work with travel opportunities and a clear path toward partnership potential.

Requirements include a JD, bar admission (CA preferred), 3+ years' experience, and strong research, writing, and advocacy skills. You will draft pleadings, negotiate contracts, and manage cases with autonomy in a nationwide practice.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active admission to a state bar (California preferred, but not required depending on role).
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in insurance defense and/or construction litigation.
• Proven track record handling complex litigation matters.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience drafting and arguing motions, and managing case files independently.
• Excellent negotiation and advocacy skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a remote environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex insurance defense and construction litigation matters.
• Provide strategic legal counsel on a wide range of litigation issues.
• Draft, review, and negotiate pleadings, motions, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Conduct in-depth legal research to support case strategy and client positions.
• Collaborate with attorneys and legal staff to develop effective litigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
• Stay current on developments in insurance defense and construction law.
• Participate in all phases of litigation, including hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials.

Skills

Legal Research

Legal Writing

Analytical Skills

Negotiation

Advocacy

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Remote Work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

State Bar Admission (CA preferred)

Job description

Job details

Hybrid!

Salary: $130,000 - $230,000 per year

A bit about us

With a nationwide presence and a proven track record, we provide strategic legal solutions across a wide range of practice areas. From complex litigation to specialized disputes, our team delivers tailored counsel and exceptional results in courtrooms across the country.

Why join us

Benefits Offered:

• Health Insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, LTD, STD, and more!
• Flexible and casual work environment
• Front line experience from discovery through trial in interesting cases around the country
• Frequent travel opportunities
• Hybrid Opportunity

Key Responsibilities

As a Defense Associate Attorney, you will:

• Represent clients in complex insurance defense and construction litigation matters
• Provide strategic legal counsel on a wide range of litigation issues
• Draft, review, and negotiate pleadings, motions, contracts, and other legal documents
• Conduct in-depth legal research to support case strategy and client positions
• Collaborate with attorneys and legal staff to develop effective litigation strategies
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards
• Stay current on developments in insurance defense and construction law
• Participate in all phases of litigation, including hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active admission to a state bar (California preferred, but not required depending on role)
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in insurance defense and/or construction litigation
• Proven track record handling complex litigation matters
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Experience drafting and arguing motions, and managing case files independently
• Excellent negotiation and advocacy skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a remote environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities

Why Join Us

This role offers a unique opportunity to grow within a nationally recognized firm, work on sophisticated matters, and build a long-term career path with partnership potential.

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