Insurance Defense Attorney

100KCrossing; Irvine (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

A leading litigation firm in Irvine is seeking motivated attorneys for a hands-on Insurance Defense / Civil Litigation role. This position involves direct client interaction, handling high-exposure cases from inception through resolution. The ideal candidate will have a J.D. and be a member of the California State Bar. The firm offers a competitive salary, mentorship for junior attorneys, and flexible remote work options. Ideal candidates are strategic thinkers with strong legal writing skills and experience in litigation.

Qualifications

• Strong legal writing and analytical skills are essential.
• Ability to manage multiple matters effectively.
• Litigation experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to manage multiple matters effectively; litigation experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Handle cases from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings and manage written discovery.
• Take and defend depositions; conduct court appearances.
• Court appearances and motion practice.
• Mediations and settlement negotiations.
• Trial preparation and trial.
• Reporting and communicating with client.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Case management

Highly organized

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

California State Bar admission in good standing

Job description

Insurance Defense / Civil Litigation Attorney – All Experience Levels Welcome

About Us

We are a litigation-focused firm handling high‑exposure, complex, multi‑party general liability cases arising out of catastrophic accidents. Our matters frequently involve life‑altering injuries, including paralysis, traumatic brain injury, dismemberment, and wrongful death. In addition to catastrophic injury defense, we handle a diverse litigation portfolio:

• Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) defense
• Business and commercial litigation
• Commercial collections
• Landlord‑tenant disputes
• Bankruptcy and insolvency litigation
• Estate and probate litigation
• Defamation and malicious prosecution defense
• Fraud and misrepresentation claims
• Federal litigation under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA)
• Regulatory enforcement matters
• Trial practice in personal injury and commercial disputes

Position Overview

We are seeking motivated attorneys at all experience levels to join our growing litigation team. Attorneys will handle cases from inception through resolution, including:

• Drafting pleadings and dispositive motions
• Managing written discovery
• Taking and defending depositions
• Court appearances and motion practice
• Mediations and settlement negotiations
• Trial preparation and trial
• Reporting and communicating with client

This is a hands‑on litigation role with substantial responsibility.

What We Offer

• Training and mentorship for junior attorneys
• Autonomy and strategic case control for experienced attorneys
• Immediate courtroom exposure
• Direct client interaction
• Complex, high‑exposure litigation experience
• Competitive compensation (commensurate with experience)

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• California State Bar admission in good standing
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters effectivelyLitigation experience preferred but not required

Ideal Candidate

• Strategic thinker
• Highly organized
• Comfortable handling high‑exposure cases
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently
• Interested in developing sophisticated litigation skills

Job Details

Job Types: Full‑time employee or flexible independent contract

Benefits: 401(k), flexible schedule, health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, vision insurance

Work Location: Remote