Insurance Defense Associate Attorney

Jobot; Costa Mesa (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote platform

Mentorship and development

Long-term advancement potential

Sustainability and collaboration

Modern remote infrastructure

Job summary

Jobot is partnering with a growing national civil defense law firm to hire a California-licensed Associate Attorney with about 4+ years of civil litigation experience for a fully remote role. You will support senior attorneys on complex defense matters, draft pleadings and motions, manage discovery, and develop strategy in a collaborative, remote setting with strong mentorship and growth potential.

This position emphasizes sustainable billables and partnership-track, with remote work and no

Qualifications

• California Bar license required.
• Approximately 4+ years of civil litigation/insurance defense experience.
• Strong legal writing and drafting skills.
• Experience with discovery, motion practice, and litigation support.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, remote environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support senior attorneys and partners in managing complex civil defense matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and litigation-related correspondence.
• Assist with deposition preparation, hearings, and motion practice.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategy recommendations.
• Participate in case management and support matters through resolution.
• Communicate with clients, carriers, experts, and opposing counsel as needed.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal writing

Litigation support

Remote collaboration

Job description

Job details:

CA licensed + Fast-Track to Partnership + Remote Civil Defense + Sustainable Billables + Excellent Team

Salary: $120,000 - $220,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are partnering with a growing national civil defense law firm seeking a California-licensed Associate Attorney with approximately 4+ years of experience to join its expanding litigation team.

This is a strong opportunity for an attorney with insurance defense or civil litigation experience who wants to continue building depth within a sophisticated defense practice while working alongside experienced litigators in a collaborative, fully remote environment.

Unlike highly autonomous senior-level roles, this position is designed for an attorney who can provide meaningful litigation support while continuing to develop strategically under experienced leadership.

Why join us?

• Fully remote platform with no required office attendance
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced litigators on sophisticated matters
• Strong mentorship and development environment
• Nationally growing litigation platform with long-term advancement potential
• Supportive culture emphasizing sustainability and collaboration
• Modern infrastructure built for remote legal practice

Job Details

Responsibilities:

• Support senior attorneys and partners in managing complex civil defense matters
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and litigation-related correspondence
• Assist with deposition preparation, hearings, and motion practice
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategy recommendations
• Participate in case management and support matters through resolution
• Communicate with clients, carriers, experts, and opposing counsel as needed

Qualifications:

• Active California Bar license required
• Approximately 4+ years of civil litigation/insurance defense experience
• Strong legal writing and drafting skills
• Experience with discovery, motion practice, and litigation support
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, remote environment
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills

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