Sign up to access all features of our service.
  • Job search
  • Favorites
  • Create a CV
    New
  • Salaries
  • Subscriptions

Insurance Defense Attorney

gpac

Insurance Defense Attorney

We are seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Attorney to join our dynamic and growing team. Our firm specializes in the defense and prosecution of complex litigated matters throughout California, representing clients in a broad range of practice areas, including general liability, auto claims, construction injury and defect, professional liability, product liability, and environmental/toxic tort cases.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Defend clients in a variety of litigated matters, including general liability, commercial disputes, construction injury/defects, and employment litigation.
  • Handle all phases of litigation, from case inception through trial, including motion practice, discovery, depositions, and court appearances.
  • Prepare and argue motions, including motions for summary judgment and procedural motions.
  • Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
  • Develop case strategies and provide legal analysis to clients, insurers, and risk management teams.
  • Participate in mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations.
  • Collaborate with internal legal teams, experts, and outside counsel as needed.
  • Stay up-to-date on California laws and evolving legal trends affecting insurance defense litigation.
Qualifications:
  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
  • Licensed to practice law in California and in good standing.
  • 1+ years of experience in litigation, preferably in insurance defense, general liability, or complex civil litigation.
  • Trial experience is a plus but not required.
  • Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
  • Ability to handle a diverse caseload independently while meeting deadlines.
  • Open to candidates with experience in plaintiff or defense litigation.
Benefits:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • PTO
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401k
  • Profit Sharing
  • Bonus
  • Bar dues paid

Insurance Defense Attorney Work Environment:

  • Flexible Hybrid/Remote workstyle
  • Collaborative team and support staff
  • Strive to achieve a healthy work/life balance
  • Growth opportunities

Apply online, or send your resume in confidence to View email address on click.appcast.io. We look forward to reviewing your application! Call/Text Jaimi Harper directly at View phone number on click.appcast.io with questions on the position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

Vacancy posted 5 days ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Insurance Defense Attorney in San Diego, CA vacancy
  • $150k - $220k

     ...My client, a top law firm, is seeking a motivated Associate Attorney with 2 to 12 years of experience to join their team in San Diego, CA This position will focus on general liability/insurance defense, providing a unique opportunity to handle complex cases in a collaborative... 
    Suggested
    Full time

    Law firm

    San Diego, CA
    1 day ago
  • $110k - $195k

     ...Veliss Law, APC is a growing civil litigation and insurance defense firm seeking an Associate Attorney licensed in California with 2+ years of litigation experience. At a glance: hybrid schedule (2–3 days per week in our San Diego office), direct mentorship from our... 
    Suggested
    Full time
    Work at office
    Flexible hours
    2 days per week
    3 days per week

    Veliss Law, APC

    San Diego, CA
    4 days ago
  • $130k - $200k

    **REMOTE Insurance Defense Attorney** Location: 100% Remote — Must be licensed & residing in Louisiana Compensation: $130,000 – $200,000+ Base Salary (Commensurate with Experience) + Performance Bonus About the Opportunity: A premier, defense-focused... 
    Suggested
    Remote work

    Stealth Law Firm

    San Diego, CA
    1 day ago
  • $120k - $200k

     ...Insurance Defense Attorney | New York | 3+ Years | $120k-$200k | Fully Remote AJ Chambers are delighted to be working with a well established New York litigation firm with 70+ years of market presence, representing major insurance carriers, municipalities, and institutional... 
    Suggested
    Remote work

    AJ Chambers US

    San Diego, CA
    1 day ago
  •  ...We are working with a Regional Insurance Defense Law Firm, looking for an Insurance Defense Attorney to join their team. Specifically, they are looking for someone who has 5+ years experience. This role is remote. Requirements: ~5+ years of experience ~ Previous... 
    Suggested
    Remote work
    Flexible hours

    Ascendion

    San Diego, CA
    1 day ago
  •  ...worked remotely, fully on-site, or in a hybrid arrangement from one of our offices. Our attorneys represent insurance carriers, businesses, and professionals in sophisticated defense matters spanning multiple practice areas. Our culture is entrepreneurial and... 
    Work at office
    Local area
    Remote work
    Flexible hours

    Jobot

    San Diego, CA
    5 days ago
  •  ...Associate Attorney Goldman, Magdalin, Straatsma LLP is a well-established, highly reputable firm specializing in the defense of Workers' Compensation and related matters. Since we opened...  ..., businesses, public entities and insurance companies in California and the... 
    Remote work

    Goldman, Magdalin, Straatsma

    San Diego, CA
    2 days ago
  • $120k - $200k

    Established (60+ Years) Premier Firm Seeking Insurance Defense Attorney in Orange County, Los Angeles, or San DiegoAn established firm based in Orange County, CA with over 60 years in practice is seeking an Associate Attorney with 1-6+ years of litigation experience for... 
    Remote work

    CyberCoders

    San Diego, CA
    3 days ago
  • $115k - $160k

     ...Associate Attorney | Insurance Defense | San Diego Build Your Litigation Career with a Team That Will Help You Grow An active California Bar license is required. You know the fundamentals of litigation. Now you're ready for more experience, more responsibility... 
    Full time
    Work at office
    Remote work
    Flexible hours

    Tyson & Mendes

    San Diego, CA
    5 days ago
  • $100k - $150k

     ...collaborative litigation team. Work on diverse civil litigation and insurance defense matters representing businesses, insurers, nonprofits, and...  ...and must currently be within 1 to 6 years of associate attorney experience. An active California State Bar license in good... 
    Work at office
    Remote work

    Orion Placement

    San Diego, CA
    a month ago
  • $125k - $250k

     ...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... 
    Remote work

    Stone Legal Recruitment

    San Diego, CA
    2 days ago
  • $150k - $225k

     ...litigation firm representing businesses, insurers, and professionals in complex disputes....  ...strong focus on construction and liability defense. Our team values efficiency, autonomy,...  ...are seeking a fully remote Litigation Attorney to handle construction defect and general... 
    Remote job
    Local area
    Flexible hours

    Jobot

    San Diego, CA
    2 days ago
  • $120k - $220k

     ...Fast-Track to Partnership + Remote Civil Defense + Sustainable Billables + Excellent Team...  ...seeking a California-licensed Associate Attorney with approximately 4+ years of...  ...strong opportunity for an attorney with insurance defense or civil litigation experience who... 
    Work at office
    Local area
    Remote work

    Jobot

    San Diego, CA
    4 days ago
  • $150k - $195k

     ...Insurance Defense Associate Attorney Are you an Insurance Defense Attorney looking to join a respected and growing litigation practice? Our client is seeking an Associate Attorney with 25 years of experience to handle a diverse insurance defense caseload, including general... 

    gpac

    San Diego, CA
    4 days ago
  • Job Posting: Litigation Associate Attorney Location: San Diego, CA Job Type: Full-Time Practice Area: Insurance Defense, Premises Liability Litigation Associate Attorney Position Overview: A well-established insurance defense firm with offices throughout California... 
    Full time
    Work at office

    Gpac

    San Diego, CA
    4 days ago
  • $98k - $198k

     ...nationwide law firm comprised of a diverse team of disciplined trial attorneys, litigators, lobbyists, consultants, paralegals, and staff....  ...Litigation, Commercial Disputes, Trial and Appellate, Insurance Defense, Employment, AI, and Class Action matters, alongside Post-... 
    Contract work
    Internship
    Work at office
    Visa sponsorship

    CMBG3 Law, P.C.

    San Diego, CA
    1 day ago
  •  ...Job Description Job Description Litigation Attorney – Defense Location: San Diego, CA (Fully Remote – Southern California Residents Only) Practice Area: Insurance Defense - Construction Defect Experience Level: 5+ Years Compensation: Based on Experience... 
    Remote work

    Solid Rock Recruiting LLC

    San Diego, CA
    a month ago
  •  ..., is seeking an Employment Law Counsel or Partner to join their California team. Candidates should have 10+ years of employment defense litigation experience. This position is fully remote from office. Competitive base salary $200k to $300k+, bonus and benefits.... 
    Work at office
    Remote work

    RB Legal Recruiting

    San Diego, CA
    1 day ago
  • $160k - $190k

    Senior Counsel | Insurance Defense | San Diego You’ve Built the Experience. Now Build What Comes Next. An active California Bar license...  ...continue moving toward the next level of your career. For attorneys interested in leadership and partnership opportunities ,... 
    Full time
    Work at office
    Remote work
    Flexible hours

    Tyson & Mendes

    San Diego, CA
    1 day ago
  • $210k - $225k

     ...Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1400 attorneys in 46 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among...  ..., medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Details of participation in these benefit plans will... 
    Full time
    Work at office
    Flexible hours

    Wilson Elser

    San Diego, CA
    2 days ago
  • $94k - $100k

     ...San Diego seeks a Supervising Immigration Attorney to lead its Higher Education Legal...  ...client’s needs. Services include removal defense, humanitarian relief, family-based petitions...  ...contributions Employer-covered life insurance Time Away from Work: Being able to... 
    Full time
    Work at office
    Flexible hours
    Afternoon shift

    Jewish Family Service of San Diego

    San Diego, CA
    2 days ago
  • $105k - $120k

     ...Opportunity Lead a sophisticated removal defense practice while handling meaningful, high...  ...responsibility for mentoring junior attorneys and helping strengthen the litigation team...  ...health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with matching, paid time off, and... 
    Full time

    Orion Placement

    San Diego, CA
    3 hours ago
  • $125k - $225k

     ...currently seeking a dedicated Labor & Employment/Investigations Attorney to join our Labor and Employment and Investigations team. This...  ...employment law, including employee dismissals and public agency defense. Representative employment-related investigations may include,... 
    Work at office

    Lozano Smith

    San Diego, CA
    2 days ago
  • $155k - $195k

     ...and trying them when they need to be tried. We are hiring an attorney for our San Diego office to defend trucking and transportation...  ...package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance and flexible spending accounts. All resume submissions are... 
    Full time
    Work at office
    Flexible hours

    Haight Brown & Bonesteel

    San Diego, CA
    2 days ago
  • $137.62k - $232.08k

     ...our journey as we strive to transform the insurance carrier space. We're proud to be in...  ...PURPOSE OF THE JOBThe purpose of the Managing Attorney is to oversee the operational aspects...  ...necessary; independently develops and presents defense strategies on behalf of ICW Group.... 
    Full time
    Work at office
    Local area

    ICW Group

    San Diego, CA
    5 days ago
  • $170k - $200k

    Title: Employment Law Attorney-DefenseLocation: Fully remote anywhere in CASalary: $170,000-$200,000We are a fast growing defense firm looking to add a talented attorney to our growing employment defense team in CA. This position is 100% remote and offers autonomy, great... 
    Remote work

    CyberCoders

    San Diego, CA
    3 days ago
  • $210k - $225k

     ...national law firm. With more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide, we are recognized...  ...invite you to apply for our Senior Auto Defense Litigation Attorney position in our San...  ..., dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Details of participation in these... 
    Full time
    Work at office
    Flexible hours

    Wilson Elser

    San Diego, CA
    3 days ago
  • $175k - $220k

     ...general liability and professional liability defense across California. We are known for...  ...strong, long-term client partnerships. Our attorneys are collaborative, energetic, and...  ...employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance • Life and long-term disability insurance... 
    Full time
    Work at office
    Flexible hours

    Lagasse Branch Bell + Kinkead LLP

    San Diego, CA
    2 days ago
  • $100k - $150k

     ...Lorber, Greenfield & Olsen, LLP Associate Attorney – San Diego, CA ⚖️ Civil Litigation Defense Remote / Hybrid Southern California AV® Rated Firm ️ About...  ..., and mediations Keep clients and their insurers informed and confident throughout the process Deliver... 
    Full time
    For contractors
    Work at office
    Remote work

    Lorber, Greenfield & Olsen, LLP

    San Diego, CA
    3 hours ago
  •  ...office of WSHB, a national civil litigation defense firm, is looking for associate...  ...of relevant experience for its expanding insurance defense litigation group. You must be licensed...  ...as many large private clients, WSHB attorneys handle a wide-spectrum of matters. On a... 
    Full time
    Work at office
    Work from home
    Flexible hours

    Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP

    San Diego, CA
    1 day ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Insurance Defense Attorney. Be the first to apply!