NEW IN - Insurance Defense Associate | Maritime & Transportation Litigation | Specialist Boutique | Direct Partner Access | Up to $200K | Bay Area Hybrid

NEW IN – Insurance Defense Associate | Maritime & Transportation Litigation | Specialist Boutique | Direct Partner Access | Up to $200K | Bay Area Hybrid

Highlights

• True specialist platform — build expertise in a niche practice that combines maritime, transportation, insurance, and subrogation work rather than joining a more generic defense shop
• Interesting, technical cases — matters can include maritime casualty, personal injury and wrongful death exposure, cargo disputes, marine insurance issues, transportation losses, and related coverage questions
• Direct access to experienced partners — work closely with senior lawyers who are deeply embedded in the industry and known within their field
• Strong industry reputation — the firm and its lawyers are active in key sector associations and regularly speak on industry topics, which is a strong signal of credibility and profile in the space
• Broad litigation exposure — gain experience across both maritime and non-maritime disputes, including defense, coverage, and subrogation work
• Long-term growth opportunity — ideal for someone who wants to develop into a true specialist and build a long-term career in a boutique where contributions are visible

These points are grounded in the firm’s public description of its practice and attorneys, including maritime casualty, Jones Act and personal injury defense, cargo and property subrogation, insurance coverage, and active leadership in maritime and insurance industry groups.

The Role

You will work on a mix of insurance defense, maritime, and transportation litigation matters, with responsibilities likely to include:

• Managing cases from early investigation through resolution
• Drafting pleadings, motions, and coverage analyses
• Handling written discovery and depositions
• Working on casualty, cargo, injury, and insurance disputes
• Supporting trial and appellate work where needed
• Communicating directly with insurer, transportation, and industry clients

Why a candidate should want this role

• You get to build a real specialty that will differentiate you in the market
• You will be part of a smaller, expert team rather than one cog in a large defense platform
• The work is likely to be more varied and intellectually interesting than standard general liability files
• You will have close exposure to lawyers with deep sector knowledge and real standing in the field
• It is a strong fit for someone who wants hands-on litigation experience, direct responsibility, and a clear long-term niche

Compensation

• Up to $200,000 base depending on experience
• Benefits package
• Hybrid flexibility

Location

• San Francisco Bay Area - Hybrid working model

Must-Haves

• 2–3+ years of civil litigation or insurance defense experience
• Active California Bar license
• Strong drafting, research, discovery, and deposition skills

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