First-Party Property Litigation Attorney

TalentBridge; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short term disability

401(k) and holiday pay

Job summary

TalentBridge seeks an experienced First-Party Property Litigation Attorney to join our San Francisco practice. The role focuses on litigation support, case management, and execution, with no required existing book of business.

The ideal candidate will be a strong litigator, capable of independently handling sophisticated matters and collaborating with attorneys across the firm. First-party property insurance experience is highly preferred, with opportunities to develop client relationships and

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar in good standing.
• Strong litigation experience with substantive case-management responsibility.
• First-party property insurance experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage first-party property insurance and related civil litigation matters.
• Develop and execute case strategy.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Manage written discovery and expert-related issues.
• Draft motions, briefs, pleadings, and other substantive legal filings.
• Prepare for and participate in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Collaborate with attorneys and firm leadership on complex matters.
• Maintain strong communication with clients.
• Provide high-quality legal analysis and strategic recommendations.
• Develop greater client and referral responsibilities over time.

Skills

Litigation

First‑party insurance

Deposition

Motion practice

Trial preparation

Legal writing

Client communication

Independent case management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Title: First-Party Property Litigation Attorney
Location: San Francisco, CA
Duration: Permanent role

Our client is seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney to join its San Francisco practice.

Job Description

• This position differs from several of the firm's other growth-market openings in that it is primarily focused on litigation support, case management, and execution. An existing book of business or established referral network is not required.
• The ideal candidate will be a strong litigator with the ability to independently manage sophisticated matters and work collaboratively with attorneys across the firm's broader practice.
• First-party property insurance experience is strongly preferred, although candidates with highly transferable litigation experience will also be considered.
• Over time, the firm would like this individual to develop professional relationships and potentially participate in business development as they grow within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage first-party property insurance and related civil litigation matters.
• Develop and execute case strategy.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Manage written discovery and expert-related issues.
• Draft motions, briefs, pleadings, and other substantive legal filings.
• Prepare for and participate in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Collaborate with attorneys and firm leadership on complex matters.
• Maintain strong communication with clients.
• Provide high-quality legal analysis and strategic recommendations.
• Develop greater client and referral responsibilities over time.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• Strong litigation experience with substantive case-management responsibility.
• First-party property insurance experience strongly preferred.
• Transferable insurance, commercial, construction, or complex civil litigation backgrounds may be considered.
• Strong deposition, motion practice, discovery, negotiation, and trial preparation experience.
• Exceptional legal writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant trial or first-chair experience.
• Experience handling complex or high-value property disputes.
• Demonstrated leadership potential.
• Interest in developing future referral or business-development capabilities.
• Additional state bar licenses.

“ TalentBridge employees are eligible for many benefit offerings such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short term disability, 401(k) and holiday pay!”