Insurance Defense Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Insurance Defense Attorney

Location: Orange County, CA

Position: Full Remote

Experience Level: Open to mid-level or senior candidates

About the Role

A well-established litigation firm is seeking a skilled Insurance Defense Attorney to join its growing team. The ideal candidate has strong litigation experience, excellent writing skills, and the ability to manage a diverse caseload with minimal supervision. This role involves representing insureds and insurance carriers in a broad range of civil matters throughout Texas.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage an active litigation docket
• Draft and argue motions, including summary judgment and discovery motions.
• Conduct depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Attend court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials as needed.
• Prepare clients, adjusters, witnesses, and experts for depositions and testimony.
• Evaluate claims, assess exposure, and communicate case strategy to carriers and clients.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license with the Texas Bar (in good standing).
• 6–10+ years of civil litigation or insurance defense experience required.
• Strong knowledge of California Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Exceptional writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to handle a litigation caseload with minimal supervision.
• Professional communication skills with clients, adjusters, and opposing counsel.
• Trial experience is a plus but not required.