Associate Attorney

Overview

Insurance Defense Associate Attorney position with 3+ years of experience, based in Los Angeles. An active bar license in the State of California is required.

This role involves owning matters, developing case strategy, and performing hands-on litigation work, including depositions, motion practice, mediations, client and carrier communication, and trial preparation.

Responsibilities

• Develop compelling case strategies that drive results
• Independently manage court appearances, depositions, motion practice, and trials
• Take and defend depositions
• Argue motions
• Attend mediations
• Prepare cases for trial
• Maintain consistent, 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 to support team growth

Work Experience & Case Types

Work may include a broad range of insurance defense matters, including:

• Catastrophic injury and wrongful death
• General and premises liability
• Transportation and trucking
• Construction-related litigation
• Hospitality matters
• Medical malpractice
• Habitability
• Complex high-exposure litigation

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active bar license in the state of California
• 3+ years of insurance defense experience
• 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
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with litigation timekeeping and billing systems
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities
• Professional appearance and demeanor

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior insurance defense experience preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $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) with matching: 100% match on the first 3% contributed and 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 of $60

Additional Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
• Comprehensive in-house training and leadership development opportunities
• Firm-provided CLE programs and paid bar license renewal fees
• Flexible vacation policy for attorneys
• Defined pathway to partnership
• Internal diversity and inclusion programs, such as the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
• Firm-wide charitable giving program
• Numerous social and off-site events each year
• Flexible Work Model: Remote, hybrid, or onsite options available

Location

Los Angeles

Notes

• No recruiters/agencies
• Pay range: $115,000–$160,000 USD