We are looking for an Associate Attorney to join a growing litigation practice in California. This opportunity is well suited for a licensed attorney who brings hands-on experience managing insurance defense matters and enjoys working across a broad range of civil disputes. The role offers meaningful responsibility in case development, client advocacy, and courtroom preparation while collaborating within a multi-office law firm environment.
Responsibilities:
- Manage insurance defense litigation matters from initial case assessment through resolution.
- Prepare motions, briefs, pleadings, and other legal filings with strong attention to detail and persuasive written advocacy.
- Conduct written discovery, review case documents, and develop strategies based on factual and legal analysis.
- Take and defend depositions while working closely with clients, witnesses, and expert partners.
- Handle matters involving personal injury, construction disputes, business conflicts, premises liability, negligence, transportation claims, product liability, and real estate-related litigation.
- Appear in court for hearings, conferences, and other litigation proceedings as needed.
- Support trial preparation activities, including organizing evidence, developing case themes, and coordinating with litigation teams.
- Communicate regularly with clients and internal stakeholders regarding case status, risk evaluation, and recommended next steps.
- Active attorney license in good standing.
- At least 2 years of civil litigation experience, with insurance defense experience strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to draft motions, briefs, and other litigation documents independently.
- Practical experience managing discovery, including written discovery and document review.
- Background handling depositions and participating in contested litigation matters.
- Familiarity with one or more of the following areas: personal injury, construction litigation, business litigation, premises liability, negligence matters requiring strong attention to detail, transportation, products liability, or real estate disputes.
- Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Trial exposure is valued, though it is not required.