Attorney

CyberCoders; Santa Ana (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement contributions

Bonus for high performance

Flexible schedule

Job summary

CyberCoders seeks an Associate Attorney for an established insurance defense practice in Orange County, with flexibility for hybrid or remote work depending on experience. The role focuses on higher-end defense matters including premises liability, commercial auto, products liability, construction defect, and public entity defense.

The ideal candidate has 1-6+ years of litigation experience, a California JD, and active CA license.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active CA license to practice law in California.
• 1-6+ years of litigation experience in insurance defense preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, and motion drafting skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload with client and carrier relationships.
• Hands-on trial exposure is a plus with mentorship opportunities available.

Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload of insurance defense matters including premises liability, auto, products liability, and public entity defense.
• Draft dispositive motions, discovery responses, and other pleadings.
• Attend and take depositions as cases develop and gain trial exposure.
• Coordinate with insurance carriers and adjusters on strategy and coverage issues.
• Mentor junior associates when in a senior capacity and maintain a 1900-hour target.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Motion drafting

Trial exposure

Client relationships

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

California Bar License

Job description

Established (60+ Years) Premier Firm Seeking Insurance Defense Attorney in Orange County, Los Angeles, or San Diego

An established firm based in Orange County, CA with over 60 years in practice is seeking an Associate Attorney with 1-6+ years of litigation experience for junior candidates, or a more senior attorney looking for a new home, to join their team in a hybrid or fully remote capacity depending on experience level. This role focuses on higher end insurance defense litigation including premises liability, commercial auto, products liability, construction defect, and public entity defense matters, with additional flexibility to be based out of the firm\'s Los Angeles or San Diego offices.

Offer:
Salary range of $120,000-$200,000+, contingent on experience, with compensation for more senior attorneys commensurate with background
Annual billable hour benchmark of 1900 hours with bonus compensation available for hours worked beyond that threshold
Monthly firm sponsored dinners and team events
Standard benefits package including health coverage and retirement contributions
Genuine flexibility to manage your own schedule and workload

Qualifications:
1-6+ years of litigation experience or senior level experience is welcome to apply
Background in insurance defense litigation such as premises liability, commercial auto, products liability, construction defect, or public entity defense is preferred though attorneys coming from workers compensation, immigration law, or public defense with trial experience are also encouraged to apply
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in California
Trial and deposition experience is a plus though not required as hands on opportunities are available early
Strong legal research, writing, and motion drafting skills
Comfortable working independently as a senior attorney or collaboratively with mentorship as a junior associate
Able to manage an active litigation caseload while maintaining strong client and carrier relationships

Responsibilities:
Handling a caseload of insurance defense matters including premises liability, commercial auto, products liability, construction defect, and public entity defense claims
Drafting dispositive motions, discovery responses, and other litigation pleadings
Attending and taking depositions as cases develop
Gaining early exposure to trial work including first or second chair opportunities
Coordinating with insurance carriers and adjusters on case strategy and coverage issues
Mentoring junior associates when serving in a senior capacity or receiving hands on mentorship and autonomy when entering at the associate level
Balancing a 1900 annual billable hour target with bonus incentives for hours worked beyond that benchmark

Benefits