Insurance Litigation Associate

Dentons; Oakland, San Francisco, La Habra, San Diego, Los Angeles (CA, CA, CA, CA, CA); On-site; USD 280,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentons seeks a mid-level or senior Insurance Litigation Associate for its California offices. Candidates should have significant litigation experience, a law degree, and the ability to manage complex cases. This role offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of experience in complex litigation required.
• Strong writing and case management skills.
• Licensed to practice law in California.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of commercial litigation through trials and appeals.
• Conduct legal research and write litigation documents.
• Work collaboratively with clients and partners.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Writing Skills

Client Communication

Time Management

Teamwork

Education

Law degree

Job description

• Insurance Litigation Associate - Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, or San Francisco/Oakland

Insurance Litigation Associate - Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, or San Francisco/Oakland

Insurance Litigation Associate - Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, or San Francisco/Oakland

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Posted on February 4, 2025

Culture and Engagement at Dentons

Fostering an inclusive and welcoming culture is a core priority at Dentons. We are committed to creating an environment that values and respects the contributions of all colleagues. By attracting, supporting, promoting and retaining highly qualified individuals of various backgrounds and experiences, we strengthen our ability to provide innovative solutions, deliver exceptional client service, and advance the success of our Firm. Dentons takes an active approach to promoting a collaborative and inclusive workplace by investing in professional development and culture initiatives.

Responsibilities and practice

Dentons US LLP is seeking a mid-level or senior associate to join our sophisticated Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice in any of our California offices. Candidates should have 4-8 years of complex litigation experience, excellent academic credentials, and proven analytic ability. Ideal candidates will have extensive litigation experience on sophisticated legal matters, including exposure to insurance litigation. Our associates work collaboratively with our partners and clients and are key members of our team. Expected responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Working on all aspects of commercial litigation from inception through trials and appeals
• Conducting legal research and writing memoranda
• Drafting complex case analyses and preparing briefs, pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents
• Conducting, propounding and responding to discovery (documents, written discovery, depositions)
• Working with clients, witnesses, experts and other counsel

This is an excellent opportunity to work with dedicated lawyers who are passionate about their work, all while enjoying the benefits of an international law firm. Dentons' Litigation and Dispute Resolution lawyers employ the most appropriate tools and strategies for each stage of the process and each unique situation, and clients turn to our team for the intellectual savvy, creativity and depth we bring to high-stakes and complex disputes, wherever they may arise. With more than 200 litigators in the United States and more than 700 worldwide, we bring exceptional depth to our clients' disputes. Together, we tackle challenges efficiently and effectively so that our clients can move ahead.

Pursuant to California law, the salary range for this position will be $280,000 to $380,000, based on experience and location. Based on years of experience, Dentons associates may have a title of Associate, Managing Associate, or Senior Managing Associate. Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.

Position requirements

Personal skills/attributes

• Exceptional writing and analytical skills, and effectively communicates research into meaningful written work product
• Demonstrates an ability to effectively communicate with colleagues and clients, as well as adversaries and courts
• Dedicated and goal-oriented, with a strong work ethic
• Possesses superior organizational and time-management skills
• Embraces client service with respect to internal and external clients
• Excellent interpersonal, networking and business development skills
• Embraces teamwork and values collaboration

Technical skills

• 4-8 years of experience in complex, sophisticated litigation is required
• Strong writing and case management skills, level appropriate direct experience handling clients and adversaries, and excellent oral advocacy skills are required
• Deposition and court experience is preferred

Other requirements

• Must be licensed to practice law in the State of California and be in good standing
• Must include the following with application: a law school transcript, a writing sample, and a cover letter detailing complex litigation experience, including insurance litigation experience

Equal opportunities

Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability/Vet. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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