Associate Attorney – Insurance Defense Civil Litigation

Pay: $150000.00 - $200000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a highly respected litigation team known for handling sophisticated civil litigation and insurance defense matters.
• Independently manage a challenging caseload while working alongside accomplished trial attorneys.
• Gain exposure to complex litigation depositions motion practice mediations and trial preparation.
• Earn quarterly performance-based bonus opportunities in addition to a highly competitive compensation package.
• Enjoy a collaborative environment that values mentorship professional growth and long-term career development.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical dental vision FSA 401(k) with employer match paid parking and life insurance.

Location

Woodland Hills California. This is an on-site position where youll work closely with an experienced litigation team while building strong client relationships and courtroom experience.

Note

Applicants must be licensed to practice law in California and have significant civil litigation experience. Insurance defense experience is strongly preferred and candidates should be comfortable independently managing active litigation matters.

About Us

We are an established litigation defense firm with a long-standing reputation for delivering exceptional legal representation to businesses insurers and individuals. Our attorneys collaborate on sophisticated litigation matters while fostering a supportive team-oriented culture that encourages professional growth and long-term success. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Independently manage insurance defense and civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings motions discovery requests responses and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare substantive legal analysis.
• Take and defend depositions and appear at hearings mediations arbitrations and court proceedings.
• Develop litigation strategy and oversee all phases of discovery.
• Negotiate settlements and participate in case resolution strategy.
• Communicate directly with clients insurance carriers opposing counsel experts and court personnel.
• Maintain accurate billing records while meeting annual billable hour expectations.
• Collaborate with partners and litigation team members on complex legal matters.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• 5 years of civil litigation experience.
• Significant insurance defense experience strongly preferred.
• Strong experience with motion practice discovery depositions and case management.
• Excellent legal research writing analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple litigation matters.
• Trial experience or substantial trial preparation experience is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

Youll work with highly experienced litigators on sophisticated cases while enjoying meaningful autonomy professional mentorship performance bonuses outstanding benefits and a collaborative culture that supports continued career growth.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

• Required Years as Associate:
  • 5-12
• Additional context:
  • Relocation- No
  • Packages - None specified
• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):
  • 5 to 7 years: $150K$165K
  • 8 to 10 years: $166K$185K
  • 11 years: $186K$200K

Submission Email: Darlene Michael and Nathan - ;;

Quick Recruiter Reference
Highly respected California litigation defense firm seeking a Mid-to-Senior Associate Attorney with 5 years of civil litigation experience. Candidate should independently manage insurance defense matters depositions discovery and motion practice. Excellent compensation quarterly bonuses and long-term growth opportunity.

Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - Associate Attorney Insurance Defense / Civil Litigation - Gray Duffy Eisenbaum & Lee - JPC- 1637 - source

• Client job title: Associate Attorney Insurance Defense / Civil Litigation
• Location: Woodland Hills CA
• On-site hybrid remote: On-site
• Experience: 5
• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Insurance Defense Attorney Civil Litigation Attorney Senior Litigation Attorney Litigation Associate Trial Attorney Civil Defense Counsel Personal Injury Defense Attorney
• # of hires needed: 1