Insurance Defense Associate Attorney

Orionplacement; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Glendale, CA, is seeking an Insurance Defense Associate Attorney to defend healthcare professionals and organizations in civil litigation. You will work closely with seasoned trial attorneys, draft pleadings and discovery, and participate in depositions and negotiations.

Requirements include a JD from an accredited law school, active California Bar membership, and up to five years of civil litigation or insurance defense experience.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar membership in good standing.
• Newly admitted attorneys through approximately 5 years of experience are welcome.
• Civil litigation, insurance defense, personal injury defense, or medical malpractice defense experience is a plus.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and professional judgment.
• A genuine interest in litigation, courtroom advocacy, and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Defend healthcare professionals and organizations in medical malpractice, professional liability, and civil litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, responses, and legal briefs.
• Conduct legal research and develop persuasive arguments and defense strategies.
• Review medical records, expert reports, and other evidence to evaluate liability and damages.
• Participate in depositions, court hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
• Collaborate with experienced trial attorneys on case strategy and trial preparation.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and expert witnesses.
• Manage litigation deadlines and help move cases efficiently toward resolution.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Pay: $120,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Build your litigation career alongside experienced trial attorneys who are invested in quality advocacy and professional growth.
• Gain meaningful, hands-on experience defending healthcare professionals and organizations in complex civil litigation.
• Work on interesting medical malpractice, professional liability, and insurance defense matters.
• Take an active role in case strategy, discovery, depositions, negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Enjoy a collaborative environment where your ideas, initiative, and contributions matter.
• Newly admitted attorneys are encouraged to apply!

Location

Glendale, CA | Full-Time | On-Site

Join our team in Glendale, where you'll work closely with experienced attorneys, develop meaningful professional relationships, and build valuable courtroom and litigation skills.

Note

Applicants must be admitted to the California Bar and available to work on-site in Glendale. We welcome newly admitted attorneys and candidates with up to approximately 5 years of experience. Prior insurance defense, civil litigation, or medical malpractice experience is preferred but not required.

About Us

Confidential Employer

We are a dedicated civil litigation defense firm committed to providing exceptional legal representation to healthcare professionals, medical institutions, and other clients facing complex legal challenges.

Our team combines extensive courtroom experience with a collaborative, client-focused approach. We believe in preparing every case thoroughly, supporting one another, and giving our associates opportunities to develop into confident, accomplished litigators.

Job Description

As our Insurance Defense Associate Attorney, you'll play an important role in managing and defending civil litigation matters while working closely with seasoned trial attorneys.

• Defend healthcare professionals and organizations in medical malpractice, professional liability, and civil litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, responses, and legal briefs.
• Conduct legal research and develop persuasive arguments and defense strategies.
• Review medical records, expert reports, and other evidence to evaluate liability and damages.
• Participate in depositions, court hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
• Collaborate with experienced trial attorneys on case strategy and trial preparation.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and expert witnesses.
• Manage litigation deadlines and help move cases efficiently toward resolution.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar membership in good standing.
• Newly admitted attorneys through approximately 5 years of experience are welcome.
• Civil litigation, insurance defense, personal injury defense, or medical malpractice defense experience is a plus.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and professional judgment.
• A genuine interest in litigation, courtroom advocacy, and professional growth.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe great attorneys develop through meaningful responsibility, strong collaboration, and opportunities to learn from experienced professionals.

You'll join a team that values thoughtful legal work, open communication, and personalized client service. Whether you're beginning your legal career or looking to strengthen your litigation experience, you'll have the opportunity to contribute, grow your confidence, and make a real impact.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance