Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Los Angeles is seeking an Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney to join the office, focusing on complex insurance coverage disputes and defense litigation. The role offers a hybrid work environment with opportunities to collaborate with senior attorneys and clients on multifaceted matters.

The ideal candidate holds a California bar license, has 4 years of insurance defense litigation experience, strong writing and trial-prepare skills, and can develop strategic case plans

Qualifications

• California bar license is required.
• 4+ years in insurance defense litigation.
• Experience with trial preparation.
• Strong writing and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and appellate briefs.
• Communicate with clients, claims adjusters, and witnesses.
• Develop case strategies with senior attorneys and clients.
• Manage all phases of litigation, including depositions and trial prep.
• Defend in personal injury, property damage, medical malpractice, construction, transportation, and product liability.
• Defend civil litigation and binding arbitration in state and federal court.
• Attend court hearings and oral arguments, remotely or in person.
• Prepare for and mediate cases and settlement conferences.

Skills

Insurance defense

Litigation

Legal writing

Trial prep

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

A law firm seeks an Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney to join its office in Los Angeles, California. The role involves working within the Insurance Services and Litigation Practice Groups, focusing on complex insurance coverage disputes and defense litigation. The position offers a hybrid work environment, providing opportunities to collaborate with senior attorneys and clients on multifaceted insurance defense matters.

Duties

• Draft pleadings, discovery requests, motions, and appellate briefs.


• Communicate with clients, claims adjusters, and witnesses; provide updates and strategic advice.


• Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients to develop case strategies.


• Handle all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation.


• Defend clients in claims involving personal injury, property damage, medical malpractice, construction, transportation, and product liability.


• Defend cases in civil litigation and binding arbitration in state and federal court.


• Attend court hearings and oral arguments both remotely and in-person.


• Prepare for and mediate cases and/or settlement conferences.

Requirements

• Active bar license in California.


• 4 years of insurance defense litigation experience in state or federal court.


• Experience with trial preparation.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Exceptional writing, organizational, and advocacy skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Skills

• Strong legal research and analysis skills.


• Superb administrative and organizational skills.


• Ability to work independently and take ownership of work.


• Collaborative team player with partners, associates, paralegals, and law clerks.


• Medical insurance.


• Vision insurance.


• 401(k) with company match.


• Paid parental leave.