Insurance Defense Associate — Launch Your Trial Career

Orion Placement; 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

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.