Overview
This role is for a litigation attorney to support insurance defense and trial advocacy work. The employer offers advanced trial training, ongoing mentorship, and flexible work arrangements (remote, hybrid, or onsite), with a defined pathway to partnership.
Please note: An active bar license in the State of California is required.
Responsibilities
- Develop compelling case strategies that cut through emotional arguments and drive results
- Independently manage court appearances, depositions, motion practice, and trials
- Maintain consistent and professional communication with clients
- Collaborate with attorneys and staff at all experience levels
- Build and nurture relationships with existing and prospective clients
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior attorneys
- Participate in trial preparation and related litigation activities from discovery through trial
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
- Active bar license in the state of California
- 1–8 years of solid litigation experience, including case strategy, depositions, and trial preparation
- Ability to independently manage a full caseload, from discovery through trial
- Prior insurance defense experience preferred
- Familiarity with litigation timekeeping and billing systems
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Self-motivated with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities
- Professional appearance and demeanor
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $115,000–$160,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
- Annual billable hours bonus: ranging from $10,000 and then aggregating with $7,500 for every additional tier
- Comprehensive benefits coverage, including plans available at zero employee cost
- Average annual employer contribution for health/vision/dental/life coverage is $700–$1,700
- 401(k) program
- 100% match on the first 3% contributed
- 50% match on the following 4–5%
- Student loan repayment assistance or 529 college savings plan (full-time attorneys after one year with the firm): $100–$200/month
- Paid parental leave at base pay
- Monthly technology reimbursement: $60
- Paid CLE and firm-paid bar license renewal fees
- Flexible vacation policy for attorneys
- Flexible work model: Remote, hybrid, or onsite options available
- Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
- Comprehensive in-house training and leadership development opportunities
- Defined pathway to partnership
- Internal diversity and inclusion programs, including the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
- Firm-wide charitable giving program
- Numerous social and off-site events each year
Location
Remote, hybrid, or onsite options available.
Equal Opportunity
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.
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