Associate Attorney - Insurance Bad Faith

Orionplacement; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in California seeks an attorney with a strong background in insurance coverage or bad faith litigation to join a respected team. The role emphasizes drafting pleadings, managing depositions, and trial preparation in state and federal courts.

You will analyze policies, conduct coverage research, and collaborate with experienced trial lawyers on high-stakes cases. California bar in good standing is required, with 2+ years’ relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license and good standing in CA.
• 2+ years of insurance coverage or insurance bad faith litigation experience.
• Strong knowledge of California insurance law and procedures.
• Familiarity with FRCP and CA CCP in practice.
• Experience handling first- and/or third-party insurance claims and coverage analysis.
• Solid legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and respond to pleadings, discovery, and dispositive motions in state and federal court.
• Analyze insurance policies, claims files, and adjuster conduct to identify bad faith exposure.
• Conduct and defend depositions of insureds, adjusters, underwriters, and expert witnesses.
• Participate in hearings, mediations, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Research California insurance law and coverage issues to develop strategy.
• Collaborate with attorneys, experts, and litigation support professionals.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and co-counsel.
• Manage deadlines and multiple active matters in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

California Bar license

Insurance coverage experience

Insurance bad faith litigation

California insurance law

FRCP/California CCP familiarity

First/third-party claims analysis

Legal research and writing

Independent yet collaborative

Job description

Pay: $140,000.00 - $300,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a highly respected litigation team representing policyholders in complex, high-value insurance bad faith disputes.
• Handle sophisticated first-party and third-party insurance coverage matters with meaningful courtroom experience.
• Work alongside accomplished trial attorneys on challenging, high-impact litigation.
• Gain hands‑on responsibility with depositions, dispositive motions, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Performance‑based bonuses, profit sharing, comprehensive benefits, and potential relocation assistance.
• Grow your litigation career in a collaborative environment committed to mentorship, excellence, and professional development.

Location

Los Angeles, CA or Lancaster, CA – Primarily on‑site with the opportunity to collaborate closely with an experienced litigation team.

Note

Candidates must be licensed and in good standing with the California Bar and have at least 2+ years of insurance coverage or insurance bad faith litigation experience.

About Us

We are a nationally recognized litigation team dedicated to protecting individuals and businesses through exceptional advocacy and innovative legal strategies. Our attorneys collaborate on complex, high‑stakes cases while maintaining a culture built on teamwork, excellence, and professional growth. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Draft and respond to pleadings, discovery, and dispositive motions in state and federal court.
• Analyze insurance policies, claims files, and adjuster conduct to identify bad faith exposure.
• Conduct and defend depositions involving insureds, adjusters, underwriters, and expert witnesses.
• Participate in hearings, mediations, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Research and analyze California insurance law and coverage issues.
• Collaborate with attorneys, experts, and litigation support professionals to develop case strategy.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and co‑counsel.
• Manage deadlines and multiple active litigation matters in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• 2+ years of insurance coverage or insurance bad faith litigation experience.
• Strong knowledge of California insurance law.
• Familiarity with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and California Code of Civil Procedure.
• Experience handling first‑party and/or third‑party insurance claims and coverage analysis.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative litigation team.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You’ll work on meaningful, high‑stakes litigation while building your trial skills alongside accomplished attorneys. We offer challenging work, excellent mentorship, strong benefits, bonus opportunities, profit sharing, and a collaborative culture where attorneys are encouraged to grow and succeed.

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Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance