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NEW IN - Insurance Defense Litigation Associate Attorney | General Liability, Premises + Product Liability | Orange County, California On Site | Partnership track available A confidential Orange County-based litigation firm is seeking an Insurance Defense Litigation Associate Attorney to join its defense-side practice handling general liability matters, including premises liability and product liability. This is a strong fit for an associate who wants meaningful responsibility on active files and a long-term growth path in a litigation-forward environment. WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT Defense-side litigation role focused on insurance defense and general liability matters. Partner track opportunity for associates seeking a long-term platform. Clear performance-based structure tied to a defined annual billable expectation. THE ROLE Manage a docket of insurance defense litigation matters through all phases of litigation. Draft and argue motions; handle written discovery and deposition work. Work on case strategy, fact development, and liability and damages analysis. Support settlement efforts, mediations, and trial preparation as cases progress. Communicate professionally with clients, carriers, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders. LOCATION, SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION Location: Orange County, California. Schedule: Primarily in-office; expectation of four to five days per week in the office, with potential flexibility based on experience and office needs. Compensation: $160,000 to $200,000 base salary (dependent on experience). REQUIREMENTS 3 to 8 years of insurance defense litigation experience. California bar admission in good standing. Juris Doctor from an accredited law school (Top 50 law school preferred by the hiring team). Strong legal writing, motion practice, and discovery skills. Stable tenure and a consistent employment history (the team is not seeking frequent job-changers). PREFERRED BACKGROUND Experience with general liability, premises liability, and product liability matters. Exposure to employment-related or labor law issues within a litigation context. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 1950 annual billable hours. Bonus structure includes semi-annual, tiered bonuses beginning at 1,950 hours (minimum $5,000 per year; scales upward), plus a discretionary year-end bonus based on factors such as quality of work, case handling, and mentoring (reported range $2,000 to $20,000+). Strong health plan and full benefits package (details provided in process). #J-18808-Ljbffr