Insurance Coverage Litigation Attorneys

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP; Carlsbad (CA); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP seeks litigation attorneys in Southern California (San Diego, Carlsbad, or Ontario) with 4+ years in insurance coverage and related cases. Remote work options available.

Candidates should handle complex state and federal litigation, manage discovery, and develop case strategies while maintaining strong work product. Proficiency in writing, research, and litigation; California licensure required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in litigating insurance coverage and extra contractual cases.
• Experience with California first- and third-party property and casualty insurance coverage, professional liability, UIM/UM, life, health and disability matters.
• Strong academic credentials with proven writing, research and litigation skills.
• Candidates must be licensed to practice in California.

Responsibilities

• Manage own litigation, formulate and implement a discovery plan including depositions.
• Evaluate potential insurance liability exposures and prepare case assessments.
• Balance multiple matters while delivering high-quality work product.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Research skills

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Overview

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, a national law firm with offices in all 50 States, is seeking litigation attorneys in one of its Southern California offices (San Diego, Carlsbad, or Ontario). There is also the option of working remotely. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of 4 years of experience in litigating insurance coverage and extra contractual cases. We offer flexible options for successful candidates, including hybrid opportunities.

Candidates should have experience with litigation involving California first and third‑party property and casualty insurance coverage, professional liability, UIM/UM coverage, life, health and disability matters, and bad faith litigation. The position involves engagement in complex litigation in both state and federal court and an opportunity for professional development.

Candidates must be self‑starters who are able to manage their own litigation, formulate and implement a discovery plan including taking and defending depositions, evaluate potential insurance liability exposures, prepare case assessments and evaluations, and balance their time between several matters while producing consistently good work product. Candidates must have strong academic credentials, proven skills in writing, research and litigation experience.

Candidates must be licensed to practice in California.

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including eligibility for discretionary and performance‑based bonuses, as well as student loan repayment assistance.

Pay Range

• Associates (approximately 1‑6+ years): $100,000–$165,000;
• Senior Counsel/Of Counsel (approximately 5 years or more): $140,000–$215,000;
• Partners (approximately 7 years or more): $190,000–$275,000+.

Actual compensation is tailored to each individual and may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, practice area, business generation, work arrangement, and geographic market. We are committed to offering compensation that is both competitive and aligned with the value each professional brings to the firm.

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani is an equal opportunity employer.

USD $100,000.00 - USD $275,000.00 /Yr.