Civil Litigation Attorney, Insurance Defense (Remote, CA)

gpac; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac is seeking a Civil Litigation Attorney for a top civil defense client. This fully remote role is based in California, and requires 1–4 years of civil litigation experience, with insurance defense preferred and a strong mentorship environment.

The firm offers a pathway for career growth with a bonus tied to billable hours and a collaborative team culture. Applicants from California are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• JD and active California State Bar in good standing.
• 1 to 4 years civil litigation experience; insurance defense preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Comfortable working remotely and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of insurance defense matters from intake through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and other written work.
• Take and defend depositions, and attend hearings and mediations.
• Evaluate cases and prepare reports for insurance carriers and clients.
• Work with senior attorneys on trial preparation and case strategy.

Skills

Civil litigation

Insurance defense

Legal research

Legal writing

Remote work

Deadline management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

California Bar license

Job description

One of our top clients, a well-established civil litigation firm, is seeking a Civil Litigation Attorney to join its insurance defense practice. This is a fully remote role for an attorney based in California. The ideal candidate has 1 to 4 years of litigation experience and wants to build a career handling a wide range of defense matters, with strong mentorship and a bonus tied to billable hours.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of insurance defense matters from intake through resolution
• Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and other written work
• Take and defend depositions, and attend hearings and mediations
• Evaluate cases and prepare reports for insurance carriers and clients
• Work with senior attorneys on trial preparation and case strategy

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) and active California State Bar license in good standing
• 1 to 4 years of civil litigation experience; insurance defense experience preferred
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Comfortable working remotely and managing deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.