Civil Litigation Associate | Insurance Defense, Trial-Ready

Protouch Staffing; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical/dental/vision insurance

PTO

Flexible scheduling

CLE/professional development

Team events

Job summary

Protouch Staffing represents a San Diego law firm seeking an Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation / Insurance Defense to handle meaningful case work, including case strategy, client communication, depositions, motion practice, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.

You will learn directly from experienced trial attorneys and gain hands-on courtroom experience in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Active member in good standing with the California State Bar.
• Prior civil litigation or insurance defense experience strongly preferred.
• Personal injury defense experience preferred.
• Experience with depositions, discovery, motions, and trial preparation.
• Strong legal research, writing, and communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and desire to build a career as a litigator.

Responsibilities

• Manage and actively participate in civil litigation matters.
• Develop case strategy and analyze facts and legal issues.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and other parties.
• Assist with settlement negotiations, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Work closely with senior attorneys and partners on complex matters.

Skills

Civil Litigation

Insurance Defense

Depositions

Discovery

Motions

Legal Research & Writing

Job description

Protouch Staffing represents a San Diego law firm seeking an Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation / Insurance Defense to handle meaningful case work, including case strategy, client communication, depositions, motion practice, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.

You will learn directly from experienced trial attorneys and gain hands-on courtroom experience in a collaborative environment.