Litigation Associate

Permanent Placements LLC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with bonus-elig

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance coverage

Job summary

Our client, a growing international law firm, seeks a Litigation Associate with 3-5 years of insurance defense experience to join its team in a dynamic practice.

The role provides hands-on litigation exposure across personal injury, construction, business, professional liability, transportation, and real estate disputes with significant responsibility and client interaction.

Qualifications

• Proven ability in complex litigation tasks.
• Experience handling discovery and depositions.

Responsibilities

• Handle insurance defense litigation from inception through resolution.
• Manage cases including personal injury, business disputes, products liability, and professional negligence.
• Take and defend depositions; draft pleadings, motions, briefs and other documents.
• Develop litigation strategy and assist with case evaluations; communicate with clients regularly.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Our client, a growing international law firm with a well-established litigation practice, is seeking a Litigation Associate with 3-5 years of insurance defense experience to join its team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney seeking hands-on litigation experience across a broad range of matters, including personal injury, construction, business, professional liability, transportation, products liability, and real estate-related disputes. The role offers significant responsibility, client interaction, and opportunities for long-term growth within a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle a variety of insurance defense litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Manage cases involving:
• Personal injury litigation
• Business and commercial disputes
• Professional negligence claims
• Products liability matters
• Take and defend depositions
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents
• Develop litigation strategy and assist with case evaluations
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding case developments and recommendations
• Prepare matters for mediation, arbitration, trial, and settlement discussions
• Work closely with partners and litigation teams to achieve favorable outcomes

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• 3-5 years of insurance defense litigation experience
• Experience handling discovery and depositions
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Products liability
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines effectively
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Why This Opportunity

Our client offers attorneys the opportunity to work on a diverse range of litigation matters while receiving meaningful responsibility and client exposure. Attorneys benefit from:

• Sophisticated insurance defense and commercial litigation matters
• Direct involvement in case strategy and client counseling
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Exposure to multiple areas of civil litigation
• Compensation Range: $140,000 - $170,000 annually, plus bonus opportunities
• Compensation based on experience and qualifications

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary profit-sharing
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Firm-paid:
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance coverage

Our client is committed to providing a collaborative and professional work environment and seeks attorneys who are motivated to build successful long-term careers within a dynamic litigation practice.