Associate Attorney - Insurance Defense and Civil Litigation (Remote)

gpac; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its California team on a fully remote basis. You will work on meaningful litigation tasks, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, and direct client communication within a supportive and collegial culture with real professional development.

Required: at least 2 years of litigation experience, insurance defense or civil litigation background, active California Bar membership, and strong writing and advocacy skills.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of litigation experience.
• Insurance defense or civil litigation experience preferred.
• Active membership in the California Bar.
• Strong writing and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle pleadings and discovery as part of active litigation.
• Take and participate in depositions.
• Direct client communication and case management with supervision.

Skills

Litigation experience

California Bar

Strong writing skills

Job description

A well-established national civil litigation and insurance defense firm with nearly a century of history is looking for an Associate Attorney to join its growing California team. The firm has about 80 attorneys across six offices, and more than 125 domestic and international insurers trust it with their work. Its attorneys are recognized by Chambers, Best Lawyers, and Super Lawyers.

This role is fully remote. You'll get meaningful litigation work, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, and direct client communication, in a supportive and collegial culture with real professional development.

Compensation

$140,000+ base salary.

Bonus program

The annual billable target is 1,800 hours, and up to 50 pro bono hours count toward it. Tiered bonuses start at 1,850 hours and reach $50,000 at the top tier.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of litigation experience
• Insurance defense or civil litigation experience preferred
• Active membership in the California Bar
• Strong writing and advocacy skills

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.