Associate Attorney - Insurance Defense

Orion Placement; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement in Los Angeles is seeking a new attorney to join our established litigation practice. This hybrid role offers hands-on experience in civil litigation and insurance defense, with mentorship from seasoned attorneys.

You will draft pleadings and motions, manage discovery, coordinate with clients and carriers, and help shape trial strategy while developing courtroom skills. Four in-office days per week and one remote day weekly provide flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar admission in good standing.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Interest in litigation and developing courtroom skills.
• Professional communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple assignments.
• Ability to work in the Los Angeles office four days per week.
• Insurance defense or civil litigation experience is preferred but not required.
• Newly admitted attorneys are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and manage civil litigation and insurance defense matters
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Conduct legal research and prepare persuasive written analysis
• Assist with depositions, hearings, mediations, and other litigation proceedings
• Review case files, records, discovery, and evidence
• Communicate with clients, carriers, opposing counsel, and other parties
• Help develop litigation strategy and evaluate case issues
• Manage deadlines and maintain organized case files
• Work closely with experienced attorneys while taking on increasing responsibility
• Build practical litigation and Law and Motion skills

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Professional communication

Organizational skills

Deadline management

Education

Active California Bar License

Job description

Pay: $130,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Excellent opportunity for a newer attorney to build hands‑on litigation experience with an established Los Angeles firm
• Gain exposure to substantive civil litigation and insurance defense matters
• Work directly with experienced attorneys who can provide guidance and mentorship
• Develop practical skills in motions, discovery, case strategy, hearings, and client communication
• Hybrid schedule with one remote day each week
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Strong opportunity to grow into greater case responsibility as your experience develops

Location

Los Angeles, CA. Hybrid schedule with four days per week in the office and one remote day permitted.

Note

An active California Bar license in good standing is the primary requirement. We are open to attorneys at any experience level, including newly admitted attorneys. Prior insurance defense experience is helpful but not required.

About Us

Confidential Employer. We are an established mid-size Los Angeles litigation firm with a longstanding insurance defense practice. Our attorneys handle a broad range of civil litigation matters in a collaborative environment that gives developing attorneys the opportunity to learn, take on responsibility, and build strong litigation skills.

Job Description

• Assist with and manage civil litigation and insurance defense matters
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Conduct legal research and prepare persuasive written analysis
• Assist with depositions, hearings, mediations, and other litigation proceedings
• Review case files, records, discovery, and evidence
• Communicate with clients, carriers, opposing counsel, and other parties
• Help develop litigation strategy and evaluate case issues
• Manage deadlines and maintain organized case files
• Work closely with experienced attorneys while taking on increasing responsibility
• Build practical litigation and Law and Motion skills

Qualifications

• Active California Bar admission in good standing
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Interest in litigation and developing courtroom skills
• Professional communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple assignments
• Ability to work in the Los Angeles office four days per week
• Insurance defense or civil litigation experience is preferred but not required
• Newly admitted attorneys are encouraged to apply

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Opportunity to develop real-world litigation skills early in your career
• Mentorship from experienced defense attorneys
• Meaningful assignments rather than purely administrative work
• Clear opportunity to take on greater responsibility as you develop
• Hybrid flexibility with one remote day per week
• Established and collaborative law firm environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance