Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Associate Attorney

Established California Civil Defense Firm Seeking Litigation Associate Attorney - OC or LA

A well-established civil litigation and insurance defense firm with roots dating back to the early 1970s is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney to join their Orange County or Los Angeles team. The ideal candidate will have experience defending clients across a range of high-exposure matters including personal injury, habitability, products liability, premises liability, and transportation claims. This role offers the opportunity to handle substantive litigation work within a collaborative environment that emphasizes mentorship and professional development.

Offer :
$160,000 - $200,000+ base salary, contingent on experience
Performance-based bonus program
Health, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement plan
Student loan assistance
Paid office parking or transit pass
3-to-1 attorney-to-secretary ratio

Qualifications :
Experience in insurance defense or civil litigation, including personal injury, habitability, products liability, premises liability, and/or transportation matters
Trial experience preferred
Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
Active California Bar license in good standing
Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school
Ability to manage multiple cases independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities :
Managing a caseload of defense litigation matters across personal injury, habitability, products liability, premises liability, and transportation claims
Conducting legal research and drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs
Appearing in court, settlement conferences, mediations, and supporting trial preparation
Preparing and organizing exhibits for depositions, hearings, and trials
Coordinating with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel
Collaborating with senior associates and partners on complex matters

For this position you must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor for this position.

Benefits

" Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
" Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
" 401(k) Plan
" Paid Time Off
" Bar dues and CLEs
" In-house mentoring program

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. CyberCoders will consider for Employment in the City of Los Angeles qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box) Ordinance.This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 07/14/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter .  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at  View email address on ziprecruiter.com to make arrangements.