FULL REMOTE - Insurance Defense Attorney

Law Firms; California; Remote; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Law Firms, a growing litigation practice, seeks Insurance Defense Attorneys to join its fully remote team across California. The role offers autonomy, flexibility, and long-term growth within a remote-first environment.

Responsibilities include managing complex defense matters, handling depositions, motions, and trial prep, while communicating with clients and carriers. California bar admission and 2+ years’ experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar membership in good standing.
• 2+ years of insurance defense litigation experience preferred but open to other civil litigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Handle all phases of insurance defense litigation including:
• Depositions
• Law and motion practice
• Court appearances
• Mediations and settlement negotiations
• Trial preparation
• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda
• Communicate directly with clients, carriers, opposing counsel, and experts
• Develop litigation strategies and case evaluations
• Independently manage deadlines and case progression in a remote setting

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active California Bar membership in good standing

Job description

Practice Area: Insurance Defense Litigation

Position Type: Full-Time

Compensation: Competitive Base Salary + Bonus + Full Benefits

About the Firm

Our client is a growing litigation firm representing insurers, businesses, and corporate clients in complex insurance defense matters throughout California. The firm is known for its collaborative environment, strong litigation platform, and commitment to providing attorneys with autonomy, flexibility, and long-term growth opportunities.

The firm is seeking motivated Insurance Defense Attorneys to join its fully remote litigation team across California. This opportunity is ideal for attorneys looking to handle sophisticated matters while maintaining work-life balance in a remote-first environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution
• Handle all phases of insurance defense litigation including:
• Depositions
• Law and motion practice
• Court appearances
• Mediations and settlement negotiations
• Trial preparation
• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda
• Communicate directly with clients, carriers, opposing counsel, and experts
• Develop litigation strategies and case evaluations
• Independently manage deadlines and case progression in a remote setting

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active California Bar membership in good standing
• 2+ years of insurance defense litigation experience preferred but open to other civil litigation.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between [$180,000 – $250,000 annually]. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• [medical insurance]
• [dental insurance]
• [vision insurance]
• [401(k) retirement plan]
• [life insurance]
• [long-term disability insurance]
• [short-term disability insurance]
• [2 to 3 weeks of paid time off]