Defense Litigator — Insurance & Transportation (Hybrid/Remote)

W3Global; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays

CLE support

Professional development

Job summary

W3Global in Woodland Hills, CA is seeking an experienced Defense Litigation Attorney for a full-time on-site role. The ideal candidate will take ownership of meaningful litigation matters and work closely with a collaborative team to advance cases from inception to resolution.

Requirements include a J.D., active California Bar, 3–5 years of defense or civil litigation experience, and strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills. Experience in insurance defense are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active California State Bar membership in good standing.
• 3–5 years of litigation experience, with insurance defense or civil litigation preferred.
• Experience in insurance defense, auto liability, premises liability, trucking/transportation, or commercial litigation is highly desirable.
• Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage a litigation caseload within a collaborative team.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Commitment to providing exceptional client service and maintaining high ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a caseload from inception through resolution, focused on insurance defense and trucking/transportation litigation.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, legal memoranda, and other litigation documents.
• Represent clients in court appearances, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences.
• Conduct legal research, analyze complex legal issues, and develop effective case strategies.
• Communicate regularly with clients, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, and other parties to manage cases effectively.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to move matters toward resolution while maintaining high-quality work.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Case management

Client service

Education

J.D. (ABA-accredited law school)

Job description

W3Global in Woodland Hills, CA is seeking an experienced Defense Litigation Attorney for a full-time on-site role. The ideal candidate will take ownership of meaningful litigation matters and work closely with a collaborative team to advance cases from inception to resolution.

Requirements include a J.D., active California Bar, 3–5 years of defense or civil litigation experience, and strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills. Experience in insurance defense are highly desirable.