Associate / Attorney - Insurance Defense

We Are Legal Revolution; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 207,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Remote-friendly for senior hires

Mentorship and growth

Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution in Los Angeles area seeks an Insurance Defense Litigation Associate to defend insureds and self-insured entities in civil liability matters. You will own full case lifecycles from pleadings to trial prep in a hybrid Torrance-based/remote-flexible setting.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of insurance defense experience, a JD from a top-100 school, and strong research/drafting skills, with a client-facing, collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of insurance defense litigation experience.
• JD from an accredited law school (top 100 preferred).
• Strong litigation fundamentals: research, drafting, discovery, case management.
• Client-facing demeanor and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Defend insureds and self-insured entities in civil liability claims.
• Manage full case lifecycle from pleadings to trial preparation.
• Appear at court hearings, arbitrations, and trials.
• Collaborate with partners on strategy and client communication.

Skills

Insurance defense litigation

Case management

Research and drafting

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

NEW IN - Insurance Defense Litigation Associate - Up to $230k | Los Angeles (Torrance) | Hybrid/Remote Flexible | Growth Opportunity

About the Firm & Opportunity

Join a respected Southern California insurance defense firm with a strong reputation for defending prestigious clients—including major public entities and national brands—in complex, high-stakes liability matters.

Highlights

• Sophisticated Defense Work — Handle premises liability, transportation, construction defect, product liability, and general liability claims for high-profile clients
• Hands-On Litigation — Own cases from start to finish: discovery, depositions, motions, hearings, mediations, trial prep
• Flexible Work Options — Hybrid for juniors (3 days/week in Torrance); fully remote possible for experienced hires
• Client Prestige — Represent major public entities and national companies in high-exposure litigation
• Career Growth — Partner track for top performers; supportive team with mentorship and advancement
• Prime Location — Torrance (South Bay LA area) with easy access to greater Los Angeles

The Role

• Defend insureds and self-insured entities in civil liability claims
• Handle full case lifecycle: pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, settlement negotiations
• Appear at court hearings, arbitrations, and trials
• Collaborate with partners on strategy and client communication
• Up to $230k (DOE; strong for market level)

Must-Haves

• 2+ years of insurance defense litigation experience
• JD from an accredited law school (top 100 preferred)
• Strong litigation fundamentals: research, drafting, discovery, case management
• Client-facing demeanor and collaborative mindset

This is a rare chance for junior/mid-level defense litigators to gain meaningful courtroom responsibility, work with prestigious clients, and build a long-term career in a respected LA-area practice with flexibility and support.