Insurance Defense Litigation Assoiate

Jobot; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Retirement plans

Bonus programs

Student loan assistance

Professional growth opportunities

Mentoring with senior associates

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Insurance Defense Litigation Associate in Orange, CA. The role is hybrid and permanent, with a salary range of $130,000 to $200,000 per year plus benefits.

The ideal candidate will handle diverse insurance defense matters and support senior attorneys with research, pleadings, and trial preparation, while maintaining high professional standards and meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• JD and active California state bar membership required.
• 3+ years of direct experience in insurance litigation or relevant practice areas.
• Excellent writing, analytical, organizational, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle a variety of insurance defense matters: personal injury, habitability, toxic tort, insurance fraud, general liability, and class actions.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Appear in court, participate in settlement conferences and mediations, and assist with trial preparation.
• Provide strategic advice to clients and collaborate with colleagues to develop case strategies.

Skills

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Active California state bar membership

Job description

Insurance Defense Litigation Assoiate

$130000 - $200000 per year | Orange, CA | Hybrid | Permanent

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

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.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.