Litigation Attorney (Insurance Defense)

Trueline; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in San Diego is seeking a proactive Associate Attorney with 4+ years of experience in insurance defense. The role includes managing complex litigation cases, developing defense strategies, and offers flexible work arrangements including full remote options. Candidates must be admitted to the CA bar and demonstrate strong legal writing and communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus and benefits package

Professional Association memberships

Robust support staff

Inclusive and socially conscious work environment

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in bodily injury, insurance defense, public entity, and/or products liability cases.
• Proven ability to independently manage cases from start to finish.
• Experience with trial preparation and depositions is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases from initial intake through trial or settlement.
• Develop and execute defense strategies in complex litigation matters.
• Conduct and manage depositions, mediations, and court proceedings.

Skills

Legal writing

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Admission to the CA bar and in good standing

Job description

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Trueline’s client, an AV-rated law firm specializing in insurance defense, is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join their team in San Diego.

The right candidate will be a proactive and confident associate attorney with 4+ years of experience in bodily injury, insurance defense, public entity, professional liability, and products liability defense. While not required, experience in employment defense is a plus.

THIS IS AN ASSOCIATE POSITION!! PARNTERS NEED NOT APPLY

ALSO, THE FIRM IS OKAY WITH FULLY REMOTE BUT WANTS ATTORNEYS IN SOUTHERN CA

Responsibilities:

• Manage cases from initial intake through trial or settlement. First-chair experience is not required.
• Develop and execute defense strategies in complex litigation matters.
• Conduct and manage depositions, mediations, and court proceedings.
• Handle trial preparation independently, including drafting pleadings and motions.
• Collaborate closely with senior attorneys and clients to deliver successful outcomes.
• Ensure timely and effective communication with clients and opposing counsel.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in bodily injury, insurance defense, public entity, and/or products liability cases.
• Proven ability to independently manage cases from start to finish.
• Experience with trial preparation and depositions is essential.
• Admission to the CA bar and in good standing.
• Excellent legal writing, communication, and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Our Client Offers:

• Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package
• Choice of working remote, hybrid, or in-office.
• Ample opportunities for growth and development in a well-established firm.
• Robust support staff and cutting-edge technologies.
• Professional Association memberships.
• An inclusive and socially conscious work environment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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