Insurance Defense Civil Litigator Riverside Trial Attorney

Civil Litigation Associate Attorney (Insurance Defense) Job Openings Civil Litigation Associate Attorney (Insurance Defense) About the job Civil Litigation Associate Attorney (Insurance Defense) Pay: $115,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year Why This Is a Great Opportunity Join a well-established Inland Empire litigation firm with a long-standing presence and broad defense practice Steady pipeline of civil litigation and insurance defense matters across state and federal courts Hands-on litigation experience with real responsibility, not research only work Strong local court access in Riverside and surrounding counties Full benefits package including profit sharing Location On-site in Riverside, CA — strong local litigation footprint with proximity to courts and government centers Note This role requires active California Bar membership and civil litigation defense experience (insurance defense strongly preferred). About Our Client Our client is a Riverside-based law firm with a broad litigation platform handling matters in state and federal courts, including ADR when appropriate. Their defense practice spans civil litigation and insurance-related disputes, supporting a wide range of institutional and business clients. Job Description Handle civil litigation defense matters from intake through resolution Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and case strategy materials Take and defend depositions and manage written discovery Appear in court for hearings, CMCs, and motion practice Communicate directly with clients, carriers, and opposing counsel Work closely with legal assistants/secretaries on filings, calendaring, and trial prep Support settlement efforts, mediation, and ADR as needed Qualifications Active CA Bar (required) 2+ years of civil litigation experience, ideally on the defense side Comfortable managing deadlines, motion practice, and discovery independently Strong legal writing and analytical skills Courtroom experience (hearings, CMCs, motions) is a plus Professional, responsive communicator with a team-oriented mindset #J-18808-Ljbffr Orion Placement