Attorney Insurance Defense 148822

Mission Recruiting; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Recruiting is seeking multiple Litigation Associates for its Pasadena office due to an increase in wildfire litigation. This role offers significant courtroom experience and hands-on litigation exposure from the outset, managing cases from start to finish.

Ideal candidates will have an active California Bar license and 3–7 years of civil litigation experience. The firm promotes a collaborative culture focused on mentorship and career growth, providing a competitive salary range of $135,000–$200,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Must have an active California Bar license in good standing.
• Approximately 3–7 years of civil litigation experience preferred.
• Experience with pleadings, discovery, motions, and court appearances required.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases from inception through resolution.
• Take and defend depositions and attend hearings.
• Draft and argue motions, and assist with trial preparation.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Advocacy skills

Independently manage caseload

Education

Active California Bar license

3–7 years of civil litigation experience

Job description

Litigation Associate – Pasadena, California

A well-established California civil litigation defense firm is expanding its litigation team in response to a significant increase in wildfire litigation and is seeking multiple Litigation Associates to join its Pasadena office.

This is more than a traditional insurance defense position. Attorneys receive meaningful litigation responsibility from the outset, managing cases from inception through resolution while taking and defending depositions, drafting and arguing motions, attending hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences, negotiating settlements, and assisting with trial preparation. This is not a document review role; associates gain substantial courtroom exposure and hands‑on litigation experience.

The firm is known for its collaborative culture and strong commitment to mentorship. Associates work closely with experienced litigators and enjoy regular access to firm leadership, creating an environment where professional development and long‑term career growth are genuine priorities.

Compensation

$135,000–$200,000 annually, commensurate with experience

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing
• Approximately 3–7 years of civil litigation experience preferred
• Civil litigation defense experience preferred
• Personal injury defense experience preferred
• Experience with pleadings, discovery, motions, depositions, and court appearances
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Ability to independently manage a litigation caseload while meeting deadlines
• Interest in mentorship, litigation development, and increased courtroom and trial experience