Insurance Defense Associate Attorney

Ascendion; Los Angeles (CA); Hybride; USD 150 000 - 200 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

PPO medical coverage

Dental coverage

Hybrid work model

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Ascendion in Los Angeles is seeking an Insurance Defense Associate Attorney to join its boutique litigation practice. You will handle insurance defense and complex civil litigation matters while expanding into sophisticated insurance coverage and federal court experience.

The role offers hybrid work arrangement, a 2+ year experience requirement, and a competitive compensation range of $150,000 to $200,000 annually DOE, with an 1,850-hour annual billable target.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience handling discovery, depositions, and motion practice.
• Federal litigation experience is a plus, but not required.
• Billable requirement of 1,850 hours annually.

Responsabilités

• Handle insurance defense and complex civil litigation matters.
• Assist with insurance coverage disputes, policy interpretation, and coverage analysis.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and substantive legal memoranda.
• Conduct depositions and participate in hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
• Gain hands-on experience with federal litigation, including motion practice and procedural requirements.
• Collaborate with partners on litigation strategy and case development.
• Manage cases through various stages of litigation.

Description du poste

Compensation: $150,000–$200,000 annually DOE

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Experience: 2+ years

Billable Requirement: 1,850 hours annually

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

A well-established boutique litigation firm in the Los Angeles area is seeking an Insurance Defense Associate Attorney to join its growing practice.

This is an exciting opportunity for an attorney with insurance defense or complex civil litigation experience who is looking to expand into sophisticated insurance coverage matters, gain federal court litigation experience, and advance their career within a collaborative boutique firm.

The firm represents major national and multinational insurance carriers in complex insurance disputes, bad faith litigation, and commercial insurance matters.

What Sets This Opportunity Apart?

• Career Growth into Insurance Coverage: Opportunity to develop specialized insurance coverage expertise while building upon an existing litigation background.
• Federal Litigation Experience: Gain exposure to sophisticated litigation matters in federal court, including complex coverage disputes.
• Competitive Compensation: $150K–$200K base salary, depending on experience.
• Achievable Billable Target: 1,850 annual billable hours, with a $100/hour bonus for hours exceeding the target.
• Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a balance of remote work and in-office collaboration.
• Direct Partner Mentorship: Work closely with experienced partners on complex legal matters.
• Employer-Paid Benefits: PPO medical and dental coverage for employees.
• Boutique Firm Environment: Meaningful case responsibility and professional development within a collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle insurance defense and complex civil litigation matters.
• Assist with insurance coverage disputes, policy interpretation, and coverage analysis.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and substantive legal memoranda.
• Conduct depositions and participate in hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
• Gain hands-on experience with federal litigation, including motion practice and procedural requirements.
• Collaborate with partners on litigation strategy and case development.
• Manage cases through various stages of litigation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of litigation experience.
• Attorneys with complex civil litigation backgrounds will also be considered.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience handling discovery, depositions, and motion practice.
• Federal litigation experience is a plus, but not required.
• Billable Requirement: 1,850 hours annually.
• Bonus: $100 per billable hour exceeding the annual target.
• Employer-paid PPO medical and dental coverage.
• Paid time off.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

For insurance defense attorneys interested in expanding their practice, this position offers an opportunity to transition into more sophisticated insurance coverage work while developing valuable federal litigation experience.

Join a respected boutique firm offering competitive compensation, meaningful responsibility, direct partner interaction, and long-term professional growth.