Commercial Litigation Attorney - Environmental, Insurance Defense, Defense

About these opportunities

This listing covers 7 separate open roles. Each role below is a distinct position with its own location, compensation and requirements, listed in the same format so they can be compared directly. The positions are posted by an independent legal recruiter on behalf of the hiring firms.

7 Current Openings

Business and Environmental Litigation Associate

Location: Sacramento, CA

Work arrangement: Hybrid - This is a hybrid position with 2-3 days in-office.

Compensation: $165K - $185K base

Experience: 1 - 5 years

Bar admission: California

About the opportunity

This firm seeks a Business and Environmental Litigation Associate to join a collegial, team-oriented practice. You will work with respected attorneys, handling meaningful litigation matters early in your career.

What you'll do

• Handle business and environmental litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal briefs.
• Draft and respond to discovery requests.
• Conduct legal research and analysis for case strategy.
• Collaborate closely with partners in a litigation team.

What you bring (required)

• Civil litigation experience at a law firm.
• Active California Bar membership.
• Strong academic record with law school transcript.
• Excellent legal writing and analytical skills.
• Substantial experience drafting pleadings, discovery, and motions.
• Team-oriented and thrives in fast-paced practice groups.

Construction Litigation Associate

Location: Sacramento, CA

Work arrangement: Hybrid - Generally 2–3 days in office, with fully remote considered for the right candidate.

Compensation: $185K - $240K base

Experience: 5+ years

Bar admission: California

About the opportunity

This firm is seeking a Construction Litigation Associate to join one of California's premier construction litigation practices. You will handle significant and complex construction matters throughout the state.

What you'll do

• Handle complex construction litigation matters
• Draft pleadings, motions, and manage discovery
• Conduct legal research and motion practice
• Work collaboratively with the construction team
• Deliver high-quality work product consistently

What you bring (required)

• Civil litigation experience at a law firm
• Substantial motion practice and discovery
• Experience with complex, multi-party litigation
• JD from a reputable law school
• Strong academic record
• Active California Bar license

Governmental Entity Liability Associate

Location: Los Angeles, CA / Costa Mesa, CA / Riverside County, CA / San Bernardino County, CA (Inland Empire, CA)

Work arrangement: Hybrid - This is a hybrid position with remote flexibility in Los Angeles, Costa Mesa, or Inland Empire, CA.

Compensation: $125K - $180K base

Experience: 2 - 15 years

Bar admission: California

About the opportunity

This role is for a Governmental Entity Liability Associate joining a specialized team. The opportunity offers significant client exposure and genuine trial experience within a firm that prioritizes associate growth.

What you'll do

• Manage discovery, including motions and depositions.
• Report to clients, ensuring case management compliance.
• Evaluate and execute litigation strategies.
• Proactively manage client communications.
• Represent public entities and law enforcement.

What you bring (required)

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Active California State Bar membership.
• Civil litigation defense experience.
• Deposition experience (taking and defending).
• Written discovery and law and motion practice.
• Strong client communication and reporting skills.

Insurance and Financial Services Litigation Associate

Location: Anywhere in California

Work arrangement: Remote - This role offers a remote or hybrid work arrangement; candidates must be California-based.

Compensation: $158K - $190K base

Experience: 3 - 5 years

Bar admission: California

About the opportunity

This Associate position offers a compelling opportunity to join a well-established firm with a strong market reputation and a focus on insurance defense. The role provides exposure to complex ERISA, disability, and public law matters, developing a highly marketable niche skill set.

What you'll do

• Draft various litigation documents, including pleadings and motions.
• Engage with clients, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Review, investigate, and assess claims.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Assist in trial and arbitration preparation.

What you bring (required)

• Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Strong work ethic and team-oriented approach.
• Admission to the State Bar of California.
• Organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage substantive case responsibilities.
• Interest in public law work and team fit.

Litigation Associate

Location: San Jose, CA / Pleasanton, CA / San Mateo, CA (San Francisco Bay Area)

Work arrangement: On-site - This role requires in-office presence at one of three Northern California locations.

Compensation: $175K - $225K base

Experience: 4 - 6 years

Bar admission: California

About the opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a respected Silicon Valley law firm specializing in sophisticated legal malpractice defense and complex business litigation. The firm offers a sustainable career model with a clear partnership path.

What you'll do

• Defend attorneys and law firms against professional liability claims.
• Litigate complex business disputes including breach of contract and trade secrets.
• Take and defend depositions of fact and expert witnesses.
• Draft and argue dispositive motions with precision and detail.
• Communicate directly with clients to manage expectations and relationships.

What you bring (required)

• Active California State Bar membership.
• Experience defending legal malpractice and professional liability claims.
• Business litigation experience (contract disputes, trade secrets).
• Ability to manage cases through discovery, motions, and depositions.
• Strong knowledge of California Code of Civil Procedure and Evidence Code.
• Desire to build a long-term career at a regional firm.

Litigation Associate (Northern California)

Location: Northern California

Work arrangement: Hybrid - This role offers a hybrid work arrangement; candidates must be California-based.

Compensation: $158K - $190K base

Experience: 3 - 5 years

Bar admission: California

About the opportunity

This firm offers a robust platform, delivering high-quality legal services to public agencies, private entities, and individuals. They seek an associate to handle sophisticated government and public agency matters.

What you'll do

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery documents.
• Engage with clients, experts, opposing counsel, and witnesses.
• Take and defend depositions of key party and expert witnesses.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on legal issues.
• Attend court hearings, argue motions, and assist in trials.

What you bring (required)

• Active California Bar admission is required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.
• Complex civil litigation experience in state or federal court.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA accredited school.
• Demonstrates genuine interest in public law work.

Litigation Mid-Level Attorney (Irvine, CA)

Location: Irvine, CA

Work arrangement: On-site - This role requires 5 days in-office at the Irvine, CA location.

Compensation: $100K - $185K base

Experience: 2 - 5 years

Bar admission: Active admission in any US state

About the opportunity

This is an opportunity for a Litigation Mid-Level Attorney to own plaintiff-side personal injury cases from depositions through trial. You will join a collaborative, trial-focused team at a national personal injury firm focused on impactful case outcomes.

What you'll do

• Draft complaints, demand letters, and discovery.
• Handle all aspects of law and motion.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Develop case strategy with experts.
• Attend hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences.

What you bring (required)

• Hands-on deposition experience.
• California state court law and motion practice.
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active California State Bar license.
• Strong legal writing skills.
• Comfort with medical records review.