Associate Attorney | Insurance Defense Litigation
Location: California | Remote or Hybrid Available
About the Opportunity
A growing and well-established California litigation practice is seeking Associate Attorneys to join its expanding Insurance Defense Litigation team. We are open to attorneys with experience in a variety of defense-oriented practice areas, including:
- General Liability
- Medical Malpractice
- Professional Liability
- Public Entity Defense
- Bodily Injury Defense
- Transportation
- Employment Litigation
- Workers' Compensation Defense
- Other Insurance Defense practice areas
Whether you're looking to deepen your litigation experience, gain greater courtroom exposure, or join a firm that offers strong mentorship and long-term career growth, this opportunity provides a platform to take your practice to the next level.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Competitive compensation and bonus structure
- Potential signing bonus
- Remote or hybrid flexibility
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and 401(k) benefits
- Strong mentorship and professional development programs
- Direct client interaction and case ownership
- Meaningful deposition, hearing, and trial experience
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Access to firm leadership and growth opportunities
- Business development and career advancement support for motivated attorneys
Key Responsibilities
- Manage litigation matters from inception through resolution
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, reports, and legal correspondence
- Attend depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances
- Assist with settlement negotiations and case strategy
- Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on complex matters
- Communicate with clients, carriers, experts, and opposing counsel
- Maintain organized case files and billing records
- Support trial preparation and litigation management
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active California Bar license in good standing
- 2+ years of litigation experience preferred
- Experience in any of the practice areas listed above is welcome
- Deposition, hearing, arbitration, or trial experience is a plus
- Strong legal writing, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines effectively
- Remote and hybrid opportunities available
- California-based practice with flexibility and autonomy
- Team-oriented culture focused on mentorship, training, and professional growth
- Supportive environment for both developing and experienced attorneys