Litigation Associate Attorney (1+ yrs.) - LA

Permanent Placements LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured mentorship

Professional development support

Work-life balance

Job summary

Permanent Placements LLC is seeking a Litigation Associate to join its Defense Litigation practice. This role involves handling complex insurance coverage cases with opportunities for mentorship and professional development in a hybrid work environment.

The ideal candidate will have an active California bar license, experience with civil litigation, and strong analytical, writing, and research skills. The compensation ranges from $125,000 to $180,000 based on expertise.

Qualifications

• Must have an active California bar license in good standing.
• Experience in civil litigation preferred, ideally with state and federal court exposure.
• Background in insurance coverage litigation is advantageous.
• Strong analytical, writing, and research skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle diverse caseload involving insurance coverage disputes.
• Participate in all phases of litigation in state and federal courts.
• Conduct legal research, draft motions and pleadings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Research skills

Education

Active California bar license

Job description

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate to join its Defense Litigation practice. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex insurance coverage matters with a collaborative team representing both domestic and international clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle a diverse caseload involving insurance coverage disputes, including areas such as bad faith, professional liability, construction defect, cyber liability, and excess liability
• Participate in all phases of litigation in state and federal courts
• Conduct legal research, draft motions and pleadings, and support case strategy

Qualifications

• Active California bar license in good standing
• Experience with civil litigation (state and federal court exposure preferred)
• Background in insurance coverage litigation is a plus
• Strong analytical, writing, and research skills

Why This Opportunity

• High level of responsibility and hands‑on litigation experience
• Structured mentorship and professional development support
• Hybrid work environment promoting work-life balance

Compensation

Approximate salary range: $125,000 - $180,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and market factors.
We are able to negotiate the salary up in some cases.