Litigation Attorney (Associate - Partner) - Insurance Defense

Job Description

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.

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We are open to candidates ranging from recently barred associates through experienced senior litigators and partner-level hires.

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This role can be fully remote anywhere within California (for senior-level candidates) or tied to the San Diego or Walnut Creek offices.

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The practice focuses on:

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• Trucking and transportation litigation
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• Premises liability defense
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• General liability defense
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• Catastrophic injury defense
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We are moving efficiently and can take candidates from initial conversation to decision within approximately two weeks.

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Responsibilities

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• Independently manage a defense litigation docket from intake through resolution
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• Draft pleadings, discovery, dispositive motions, and legal memoranda
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• Take and defend depositions
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• Appear at hearings and contribute meaningfully to trial preparation
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• Communicate directly with clients, claims professionals, and opposing counsel
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• Participate in case strategy and evaluation discussions
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Qualifications

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• J.D. from an accredited law school
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• California Bar admission required
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• 1-15+ years of post-bar litigation experience
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• Insurance defense experience required for senior-level candidates
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• Trucking or transportation exposure required for senior-level candidates
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• Deposition experience required
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• First-chair trial experience is a plus
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• Comfort managing files with limited supervision
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• Strong writing and motion practice skills
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Compensation

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• Base salary range: $125,000 – $250,000 plus performance-based bonus structure.
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• Compensation calibrated to experience level and productivity.
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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.

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Confidential inquiries welcome.