Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for an Associate Attorney to join a respected litigation practice in California. This opportunity is suited for a licensed attorney with at least 1 year of experience who is confident managing insurance defense matters and contributing to a broad civil litigation caseload. The role offers exposure to personal injury, construction, business, and liability-related disputes while working alongside an established legal team in a detail-oriented, client-focused environment.
Responsibilities:
• Manage insurance defense and civil litigation matters from initial case assessment through resolution.
• Prepare persuasive motions, briefs, pleadings, and other legal filings in support of case strategy.
• Conduct written discovery, evaluate responses, and coordinate document review to develop factual records.
• Take and defend depositions while working closely with clients, witnesses, and experts.
• Handle matters involving personal injury, construction disputes, business claims, premises liability, negligence matters, transportation issues, product-related claims, and real estate litigation.
• Appear in court for hearings, conferences, and other proceedings as needed.
• Collaborate with partners and legal staff to assess risk, refine litigation strategy, and advance client objectives.
• Support trial preparation activities, including organizing exhibits, witness materials, and case analyses when matters proceed toward trial.
• Active license to practice law in good standing.
• At least 1 year of experience in civil litigation, with insurance defense experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to draft motions, briefs, pleadings, and other litigation documents.
• Hands-on experience managing discovery and participating in depositions.
• Familiarity with litigation matters involving insurance coverage, liability, or related defense work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present arguments clearly and professionally.
• Ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and competing priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.