Litigation Attorney (Associate - Partner) - Insurance Defense

A growing national insurance defense practice is seeking Insurance Defense Litigation Attorneys across junior , mid-level , senior , and partner levels to join its California team. We are open to candidates ranging from recently barred associates through experienced senior litigators and partner-level hires. This role can be fully remote anywhere within California (for senior-level candidates) or tied to the San Diego or Walnut Creek offices. The practice focuses on: Trucking and transportation litigation Premises liability defense General liability defense Catastrophic injury defense We are moving efficiently and can take candidates from initial conversation to decision within approximately two weeks. Responsibilities Independently manage a defense litigation docket from intake through resolution Draft pleadings, discovery, dispositive motions, and legal memoranda Take and defend depositions Appear at hearings and contribute meaningfully to trial preparation Communicate directly with clients, claims professionals, and opposing counsel Participate in case strategy and evaluation discussions Qualifications J.D. from an accredited law school California Bar admission required 1-15+ years of post-bar litigation experience Insurance defense experience required for senior-level candidates Trucking or transportation exposure required for senior-level candidates Deposition experience required First-chair trial experience is a plus Comfort managing files with limited supervision Strong writing and motion practice skills Compensation Base salary range: $125,000 – $250,000 plus performance-based bonus structure. Compensation calibrated to experience level and productivity. This is a litigation-heavy, growth-oriented platform designed for attorneys who want meaningful file ownership, real client interaction, and long-term advancement in insurance defense. Confidential inquiries welcome.