Associate Attorney- Insurance Defense - Remote

Mid-Level to Senior Civil Litigation Associate
Firm Background: (Insurance Defense / Construction Defect) forProminent AV-Rated Civil Litigation Firm

Position Type: Full-Time (Hybrid / Remote Optional)

We are an established, premier civil litigation and risk management law firm dedicated to providing exceptional defense, counseling, and trial representation to businesses, insurance carriers, professionals, and public entities. Backed by decades of litigation experience and state-of-the-art practice management technology, we pride ourselves on crafting tailored, cost-effective solutions for complex legal challenges—whether through aggressive courtroom litigation or strategic alternative dispute resolution.

We are expanding our insurance defense practice and looking for a driven, experienced Mid-Level to Senior Civil Litigation Associate to manage an active caseload primarily focused on construction defect defense, general liability, and commercial property disputes.

The ideal candidate will possess 4 to 8+ years of insurance defense experience, with a heavy emphasis on handling complex construction defect claims (representing developers, general contractors, and subcontractors) or complex general liability matters. This role requires an attorney who can independently manage files from initial assignment through trial preparation or resolution, working collaboratively with carriers, third-party administrators (TPAs), and corporate clients.

this position offers a hybrid or fully remote schedule for candidates licensed in California.

Independently manage a diverse litigation caseload from intake through resolution, maintaining proactive communication with insurance adjusters, claims representatives, and corporate clients.

Draft and respond to written discovery; Research complex legal issues and draft high-quality pleadings, substantive motions (e.g., Site Inspections: Attend and oversee construction site inspections and destructive testing alongside experts when necessary.

Appeals & ADR: Participate in trial preparation, early neutral evaluations, mandatory settlement conferences, mediations, and arbitrations.

Comply meticulously with insurance carrier guidelines, including drafting comprehensive initial case assessments, status reports, and evaluation letters.

degree from an accredited law school.

Experience: 4-8+ years of civil litigation experience, specifically focused on insurance defense and construction defect or complex general liability/premises liability defense.

Technical Savvy: Proficiency with modern legal research platforms, document management systems, and billing software.

Communication: Exceptional verbal and written advocacy skills, with a proven ability to explain complex technical and liability theories clearly to clients, insurers, and panels.

Autonomy: Strong time-management skills with the ability to maintain excellent productivity and billable goals while working in a remote or hybrid environment.

Health insurance

REMOTE optional

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