Senior Insurance Defense Litigator (CA) – Hybrid & Growth

BCG Attorney Search; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Flexible paid time off

Performance bonuses

Student debt repayment assistance

Mentorship and career growth programs

Wellbeing program

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Senior Associate or Senior Counsel in California with 7-10+ years of experience in insurance defense. The ideal candidate is a proactive litigator with excellent writing skills, capable of independently managing the discovery process and assisting in trials.

The role requires admission to the California Bar and proven success in all aspects of litigation, with strong interpersonal and organizational abilities.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.
• California Bar Admission is required.
• 7-10+ years of insurance defense litigation experience.
• Excellent legal writing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 10-20 matters.
• Investigate claims and develop case strategies.
• Draft and respond to discovery.
• Review and analyze documents for production.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft pleadings and motions and submit them.
• Attend hearings and argue motions.
• Prepare cases for mediation or trial; participate in mediation/trial.
• Report to clients and supervise associates and paralegals.

Skills

Oral advocacy

Legal writing

Client communication

Team leadership

Multitasking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Senior Associate or Senior Counsel in California with 7-10+ years of experience in insurance defense. The ideal candidate is a proactive litigator with excellent writing skills, capable of independently managing the discovery process and assisting in trials.

The role requires admission to the California Bar and proven success in all aspects of litigation, with strong interpersonal and organizational abilities.