California Litigation Attorney (Remote)

Overview

A nationally recognized California insurance defense and trial firm is seeking California-licensed Litigation Attorneys with at least 3 years of experience for full-time, permanent positions in one of the firm's California offices. Candidates should be based in California and may work remotely with flexibility to come into the office periodically for collaboration, hearings, or team needs. The firm is hiring across levels, from Associate (3–8 years of experience) to Senior Counsel (8+ years), and welcomes strong litigators capable of managing cases with increasing independence.

The firm handles a broad range of insurance defense matters including premises liability, professional liability, personal injury/catastrophic accidents, construction defect/accidents, employment-related disputes, and more. This role offers hands-on responsibility for managing active caseloads, drafting and arguing motions, conducting and defending depositions, developing discovery strategy, preparing cases for mediation and trial, and working directly with clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage active California civil litigation matters from early case assessment through resolution, including discovery, law and motion, depositions, mediation, and trial preparation
• Draft and argue motions; take and defend depositions; appear in court independently as needed
• Evaluate liability, damages, and exposure early, developing practical defense strategies aligned with carrier and business objectives
• Work directly with clients and claims professionals, providing clear, strategic updates and budget-conscious case management
• Collaborate with partners and attorneys across offices on complex or high-exposure matters
• For senior attorneys: provide case oversight, mentor junior lawyers, and contribute to trial preparation and strategy development

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in California and in good standing
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Minimum of 3 years of civil litigation experience, ideally including insurance defense or comparable high-volume litigation
• Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload with increasing independence, including handling discovery, drafting and arguing motions, and taking/defending depositions
• Comfortable supporting and preparing cases for trial; direct trial or second-chair experience is strongly valued
• Strategic and detail-oriented with the ability to evaluate cases beyond surface-level analysis, identifying risk, leverage points, and early resolution opportunities
• Strong writing, analytical, and client communication skills
• Familiarity with litigation billing and timekeeping requirements
• Professional, responsive, and able to manage assignments independently in a remote/hybrid setup
• Located in California and willing to come into the office periodically
• Outstanding references

Position Details

• Employment Type: Permanent
• Schedule: Full-Time
• Location: Remote (California-based)

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $115,000 - $190,000 plus applicable bonuses
• Salary is based on factors including work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, and market supply/demand
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan and generous leave policies

Confidentiality

Candidates will not be proposed to prospective clients without prior consent. Selected candidates for further consideration will be contacted.

Location

This role requires the candidate to be based in California with the ability to work remotely and come into the office as needed.