Associate Attorney - Premises Liability, Commercial Auto, Produc

Job Description

Job Description

Associate Attorney - Premises Liability, Commercial Auto, Produc

Established (60+ Years) Premier Firm Seeking Insurance Defense Attorney in Orange County, CA

An established firm based in Orange County, CA with over 60 years in practice is seeking an Insurance Defense Attorney with 1-6+ years of litigation experience for junior candidates, or a more senior attorney looking for a new home, to join their team in a hybrid or fully remote capacity depending on experience level. This role focuses on higher end insurance defense litigation including premises liability, commercial auto, products liability, construction defect, and public entity defense matters, with additional flexibility to be based out of the firm's Los Angeles or San Diego offices.

Offer:
Salary range of $120,000-$200,000+, contingent on experience, with compensation for more senior attorneys commensurate with background
Annual billable hour benchmark of 1900 hours with bonus compensation available for hours worked beyond that threshold
Monthly firm sponsored dinners and team events
Standard benefits package including health coverage and retirement contributions 
Genuine flexibility to manage your own schedule and workload

Qualifications:
1-6+ years of litigation experience or senior level experience is welcome to apply
Background in insurance defense litigation such as premises liability, commercial auto, products liability, construction defect, or public entity defense is preferred though attorneys coming from workers compensation, immigration law, or public defense with trial experience are also encouraged to apply
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in California
Trial and deposition experience is a plus though not required as hands on opportunities are available early
Strong legal research, writing, and motion drafting skills
Comfortable working independently as a senior attorney or collaboratively with mentorship as a junior associate
Able to manage an active litigation caseload while maintaining strong client and carrier relationships

Responsibilities:
Handling a caseload of insurance defense matters including premises liability, commercial auto, products liability, construction defect, and public entity defense claims
Drafting dispositive motions, discovery responses, and other litigation pleadings
Attending and taking depositions as cases develop
Gaining early exposure to trial work including first or second chair opportunities
Coordinating with insurance carriers and adjusters on case strategy and coverage issues
Mentoring junior associates when serving in a senior capacity or receiving hands on mentorship and autonomy when entering at the associate level
Balancing a 1900 annual billable hour target with bonus incentives for hours worked beyond that benchmark

Benefits

 

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. CyberCoders will consider for Employment in the City of Los Angeles qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box) Ordinance.This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 07/13/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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