Insurance Defense Civil Litigator — Riverside

Orion Placement; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Riverside, CA, is seeking a Civil Litigation Associate Attorney with active California Bar membership and at least 2 years of civil litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense. This full-time role entails managing civil litigation matters, drafting legal documents, appearing in court, and collaborating closely with clients and legal teams. Benefits include a full benefits package, including paid time off and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 2+ years of civil litigation experience, ideally on the defense side.
• Courtroom experience (hearings, CMCs, motions) is a plus.
• Comfortable managing deadlines, motion practice, and discovery independently.

Responsibilities

• Handle civil litigation defense matters from intake through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and case strategy materials.
• Take and defend depositions and manage written discovery.
• Appear in court for hearings, CMCs, and motion practice.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Professional communication

Education

Active California Bar membership

Job description

A reputable law firm in Riverside, CA, is seeking a Civil Litigation Associate Attorney with active California Bar membership and at least 2 years of civil litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense. This full-time role entails managing civil litigation matters, drafting legal documents, appearing in court, and collaborating closely with clients and legal teams. Benefits include a full benefits package, including paid time off and a 401(k).