Litigation Associate – Insurance Defense

Wroten & Associates Inc dba Pleiss Sitar McGrath Gates & Ajello; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pleiss Sitar McGrath Gates & Ajello in Orange County seeks Associate Attorneys with litigation experience, particularly in insurance defense. This role offers opportunities for growth and a focus on handling medical malpractice or elder abuse matters in a supportive, team oriented firm.

The ideal candidate will be articulate, capable of independent work with senior lawyers, and committed to high-quality advocacy while maintaining work-life balance.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA school required.
• Admitted to practice in the State of California.
• 1+ years of civil defense litigation experience.
• Experience with medical malpractice or elder abuse preferred.
• Superior analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Team player with willingness to grow.

Responsibilities

• Independently work with a Partner.
• Conduct legal research, handle discovery, and analyze medical records.
• Regularly attend court appearances, depositions, and meetings.
• Communicate with clients and draft status reports.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal research

Written & oral communication

Team player

Analytical thinking

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Pleiss Sitar McGrath Gates & Ajello in Orange County seeks Associate Attorneys with litigation experience, particularly in insurance defense. This role offers opportunities for growth and a focus on handling medical malpractice or elder abuse matters in a supportive, team oriented firm.

The ideal candidate will be articulate, capable of independent work with senior lawyers, and committed to high-quality advocacy while maintaining work-life balance.