Associate Attorney - Litigation and Insurance Coverage

BCG Attorney Search; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking an Associate Attorney in Irvine, CA with 2+ years of civil litigation experience to join a dynamic team handling complex insurance claims and high-stakes coverage litigation.

The role requires an active California bar license and a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school. You will draft opinions, pleadings, and discovery, and collaborate on case strategy while engaging with clients both in person and remotely.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license.
• At least two years of civil litigation experience in state or federal court.
• Experience in insurance coverage law preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional writing, organizational, and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all phases of insurance coverage analysis and related civil litigation.
• Draft coverage opinions, reservation of rights letters, and other coverage-related communications.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, and discovery documents; support depositions, mediations, and hearings.
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on case strategy and risk evaluation.
• Communicate with clients regarding case status and coverage issues.
• Attend court hearings and oral arguments both remotely and in-person.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney with over two years of civil litigation experience to join its office in Irvine, California. This role involves working within a dynamic team known for handling complex insurance claims and high-stakes coverage litigation across various sectors.

Duties

• Assist with all phases of insurance coverage analysis and related civil litigation in state and federal courts.
• Draft coverage opinions, reservation of rights letters, and other coverage-related communications.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, and discovery documents; support depositions, mediations, and hearings.
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on case strategy and risk evaluation.
• Communicate with clients regarding case status and coverage issues.
• Attend court hearings and oral arguments both remotely and in-person.

Requirements

• Active bar license in California.
• At least two years of civil litigation experience in state or federal court.
• Experience in insurance coverage law preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional writing, organizational, and advocacy skills.

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.

Certifications

Active bar license in California.

Skills

• Strong legal research and analysis abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Superb administrative and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of work.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid parental leave.