Insurance Defense Litigation Assoiate

Jobot; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

Bonus programs

Student loan assistance

Mentoring with senior attorneys

Flexible work arrangements

Onsite parking or Transit pass

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an associate attorney in California to handle a broad insurance defense portfolio for a firm serving public entities and related clients. The ideal candidate will bring 3+ years of direct insurance litigation experience and hold a active California bar license.

You will work on high-exposure matters including personal injury, toxic tort, and class actions, with mentoring and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• JD required and active California state bar membership.
• Minimum 3+ years in insurance litigation or related practice areas.
• Strong knowledge of civil law, evidence code and dispute resolution.
• Excellent writing, analytical, organizational and oral advocacy skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple cases and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently as a self-starter with a proven track record.
• Eligible to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of case handling in insurance defense matters.
• Represent clients in personal injury, habitability, toxic tort, insurance fraud, and general liability cases.
• Defend landlords and property owners in habitability-related claims.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions and briefs.
• Appear in court, participate in settlement conferences and mediations, and assist trial preparation.
• Provide strategic legal and business advice to clients and collaborate on case strategy.

Skills

Insurance litigation

Civil law knowledge

Evidence code

Oral advocacy

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Case management

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

A top firm in the public entity space seeks an associate attorney.

Salary: $130,000 - $200,000 per year.

A bit about us:

We are working with a firm that was established in the early 1970s and represents public entities, insurers and their insureds, corporations, and individuals. Its work includes civil litigation, insurance coverage, construction disputes, public entity defense, and high-exposure liability matters.

Why join us:

• Competitive salary: $ 130- 200k annually plus benefits package.
• Retirement plans.
• Bonus programs.
• Student loan assistance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Mentoring with senior associates and partner level attorneys.
• 3-to-1 attorney to paralegal ratio.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Onsite parking or Transit pass.

Job Details:

The ideal candidate will assist with all aspects of case handling, including but not limited to:

Handling a variety of insurance defense matters:

• Personal Injury: Representing clients in cases involving high exposure claims of bodily injury or harm, including motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and related claims.
• Habitability: Defending landlords and property owners in claims related to alleged unsafe or uninhabitable living conditions.
• Toxic Tort: Handling claims involving alleged exposure to harmful substances, such as lead, mold, chemicals, carbon monoxide, liquid nitrogen, PFAS and other substances and addressing related health concerns.
• Insurance Fraud: Investigating and defending against fraudulent claims to protect clients’ interests and mitigate potential losses.
• General Liability: Managing a broad range of liability claims, including property damage, slip-and-fall incidents, and other negligence-based cases.
• Class Actions: Defense of class action matters.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Court appearances, settlement conferences, mediations, and participation in trial preparation.
• Provide strategic advice to clients, ensuring their legal and business objectives are met.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop case strategies and ensure successful outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active California state bar membership required.
• Citizen of United States of America.
• 3+ years of direct experience in insurance litigation or relevant practice areas.
• Strong knowledge of civil law, evidence code, and dispute resolution processes.
• Excellent writing, analytical, organizational, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently as a self-starter.
• Proven track record of achieving favorable outcomes for clients.
• Available for some travel.

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