Civil Litigation Associate Attorney (Insurance Defense)

Orion Placement; Riverside (CA); Presencial; USD 115.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k)

Descripción de la vacante

A reputable law firm in Riverside, CA, is seeking a Civil Litigation Associate Attorney with active California Bar membership and at least 2 years of civil litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense. This full-time role entails managing civil litigation matters, drafting legal documents, appearing in court, and collaborating closely with clients and legal teams. Benefits include a full benefits package, including paid time off and a 401(k).

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Civil litigation experience

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Professional communication

Educación

Active California Bar membership

Descripción del empleo

Civil Litigation Associate Attorney (Insurance Defense)

Base pay range: $115,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

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

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

Job Type: Full‑time