Civil Litigation Associate Attorney (Insurance Defense)

Orion Placement; California (MO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

A law firm in California is seeking a civil litigation defense attorney with an active California Bar membership and 2+ years of relevant experience. The role involves hands-on litigation responsibilities, including managing cases, drafting legal documents, and appearing in court. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, team-oriented, and capable of handling deadlines independently. This position is full-time and offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, including dental insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of civil litigation experience, ideally on the defense side.
• Comfortable managing deadlines, motion practice, and discovery independently.
• Courtroom experience (hearings, CMCs, motions) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle civil litigation defense matters from intake through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and case strategy materials.
• Communicate directly with clients, carriers, and opposing counsel.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Professional communication

Education

Active California Bar membership

Job description

Pay: $115,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a well-established Inland Empire litigation firm with a long-standing presence and broad defense practice


• Steady pipeline of civil litigation and insurance defense matters across state and federal courts


• Hands‑on litigation experience with real responsibility, not research only work


• Strong local court access in Riverside and surrounding counties


• Full benefits package including profit sharing

Location

On‑site in Riverside, CA — strong local litigation footprint with proximity to courts and government centers

Note

This role requires active California Bar membership and civil litigation defense experience (insurance defense strongly preferred).

About Our Client

Our client is a Riverside‑based law firm with a broad litigation platform handling matters in state and federal courts, including ADR when appropriate. Their defense practice spans civil litigation and insurance‑related disputes, supporting a wide range of institutional and business clients.

Job Description

• Handle civil litigation defense matters from intake through resolution


• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and case strategy materials


• Take and defend depositions and manage written discovery


• Appear in court for hearings, CMCs, and motion practice


• Communicate directly with clients, carriers, and opposing counsel


• Work closely with legal assistants/secretaries on filings, calendaring, and trial prep


• Support settlement efforts, mediation, and ADR as needed

Qualifications

• Active CA Bar (required)


• 2+ years of civil litigation experience, ideally on the defense side


• Comfortable managing deadlines, motion practice, and discovery independently


• Strong legal writing and analytical skills


• Courtroom experience (hearings, CMCs, motions) is a plus


• Professional, responsive communicator with a team‑oriented mindset

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Job Type: Full‑time

Benefits

• Dental insurance


• Paid time off


• Retirement planVision insurance