Overview
A national law firm with offices in all 50 states is seeking litigation attorneys for one of its Southern California offices located in San Diego, Carlsbad, or Ontario. There is also an option to work remotely. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of 4 years of experience litigating insurance coverage and extra-contractual cases. Candidates with varying levels of experience are encouraged to apply. Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid options, are available.
Responsibilities
- Handle litigation involving California first and third-party property and casualty insurance coverage, professional liability, UIM/UM coverage, life, health and disability matters, and bad faith litigation.
- Engage in complex litigation in both state and federal courts.
- Manage own litigation cases independently.
- Formulate and implement discovery plans, including taking and defending depositions.
- Evaluate potential insurance liability exposures.
- Prepare case assessments and evaluations.
- Manage multiple matters simultaneously while maintaining high-quality work product.
Requirements
- Licensed to practice law in California.
- Minimum of 4 years of litigation experience, particularly in insurance coverage and extra-contractual cases.
- Strong academic credentials.
- Proven skills in legal writing, research, and litigation.
- Self-starter with the ability to manage cases independently.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with California insurance coverage litigation involving first and third-party property and casualty insurance, professional liability, UIM/UM coverage, life, health, disability, and bad faith claims.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary ranging from $100,000 to $275,000 annually, depending on experience and role level:
- Associates (1-6+ years): $100,000–$165,000
- Senior Counsel/Of Counsel (5+ years): $140,000–$215,000
- Partners (7+ years): $190,000–$275,000+
- Compensation is tailored based on experience, skills, practice area, business generation, work arrangement, and geographic market.
- Eligibility for discretionary and performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
Location
- Southern California offices: San Diego, Carlsbad, or Ontario.
- Remote work option available.
Application Instructions
Candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample for consideration.
Equal Opportunity
The employer is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
Note: No recruiter emails or telephone calls will be accepted. Agencies must have an executed fee agreement to submit candidates for consideration.