Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney | Advanced Case Ownership

Are you an experienced insurance defense litigator ready to take on complex, high-exposure matters and gain meaningful trial experience?

Do you thrive in fast-paced litigation environments where your independence is valued, your expertise is trusted, and your work directly impacts high-stakes outcomes? If so, this opportunity may be an excellent next step in your litigation career.

Scion Legal, the national legal recruiting division of Scion Staffing, has been engaged to conduct a confidential search on behalf of a respected and well-established California-based insurance defense litigation firm. This firm is known for its strong trial culture, sophisticated defense work, and collaborative attorney environment. They are seeking a Litigation Attorney with 5+ years of insurance defense experience to join their Irvine office and support complex catastrophic personal injury and construction defect matters.

LEGAL OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW

This role offers hands-on responsibility across all phases of litigation, including depositions, motion practice, expert coordination, and trial preparation. Attorneys in this position are entrusted with managing their own matters while working closely with experienced litigators and trial attorneys. There is a clear opportunity for first- and second-chair trial experience.

The position is based in Irvine, CA, with regular travel to Los Angeles and surrounding counties, and occasional travel to central and northern California for court appearances, depositions, and site inspections.

What You Will Do

• Manage complex insurance defense litigation matters from inception through trial
• Draft pleadings, discovery, law and motion, and Case Management Orders
• Appear in court and handle hearings and procedural matters
• Take and defend depositions, including expert depositions
• Coordinate with clients, insurance carriers, and expert witnesses
• Analyze case strategy and provide detailed reporting to carriers
• Attend site inspections and support all phases of trial preparation
• Participate in first and second-chair trial opportunities

What You Bring

• Active California Bar license in good standing
• Minimum of 5 years of insurance defense litigation experience
• Strong analytical, legal writing, and research skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a team environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfort managing a fast paced litigation docket with autonomy
• Willingness to travel as required for litigation needs

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This role offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 to $180,000 DOE, representing the firm’s good faith minimum and maximum range at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and location.

In addition, the firm provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Generous bonus program
• Employer-paid medical and dental insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid California State Bar dues
• Continuing Legal Education-fully covered
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Cell phone allowance
• Casual office attire

About Our Search Firm

Scion Legal is the legal recruiting division of Scion Staffing, Inc., a nationally recognized and award winning recruiting and staffing firm. Since 2006, Scion has successfully placed thousands of professionals in direct hire, interim, and contract roles nationwide. Our team is known for delivering thoughtful, relationship driven recruiting solutions that align exceptional talent with outstanding organizations.

Scion Staffing has been recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Recruitment Firms and Best Executive Search Firms in America and is a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected classification. We are committed to equitable, inclusive, and merit based hiring practices.

For roles located in jurisdictions with fair chance or conviction history regulations, Scion Staffing complies fully with all applicable laws and considers qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records.