Insurance Defense Associate: General Liability Litigator

Law firm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A top law firm in San Diego, CA seeks an Associate Attorney with 2 to 12 years of general liability and insurance defense experience to join its team. The role focuses on complex litigation in a collaborative, client-focused environment.

Responsibilities include managing pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, and trial preparation; conducting legal research; representing clients in court, mediations, and arbitrations; and working with senior attorneys and partners to develop litigation

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 2–12 years of experience in general liability and/or insurance defense.
• Active license/in good standing to practice law.
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, and trial preparation.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, pleadings, and motions.
• Represent clients in court appearances, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and insurers.
• Develop litigation strategies and work with senior attorneys and partners.

Skills

Litigation

Legal research

Writing

Communication

Case management

Education

J.D.

Job description

A top law firm in San Diego, CA seeks an Associate Attorney with 2 to 12 years of general liability and insurance defense experience to join its team. The role focuses on complex litigation in a collaborative, client-focused environment.

Responsibilities include managing pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, and trial preparation; conducting legal research; representing clients in court, mediations, and arbitrations; and working with senior attorneys and partners to develop litigation