Litigation Associate Attorney

Overview

The organization is seeking an attorney to join its Defense Litigation practice group.

This role involves representing insurers in complex coverage and liability disputes, including matters involving:

• Bad faith
• Professional liability
• Cyber
• Construction defect
• Pollution
• Excess liability
• Personal and advertising injury

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in defense litigation across state and federal courts
• Handle research, writing, and analysis required for litigation matters
• Support coverage and liability dispute strategy and case development

Requirements

• Must be admitted to the California bar in good standing
• Civil litigation experience in both state and federal courts
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience representing clients in insurance coverage litigation matters

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range (California Candidates Only): Estimated $125,000 to $200,000

• The estimated salary range is specifically for applicants who will perform work in California if selected for the role and is not applicable to other locations.
• Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary range, market data, applicant skills, relevant experience, degrees, or certifications.

Compensation opportunities may include:

• Semi-annual hours-based bonuses rewarding strong billable performance
• Annual billed-and-collected bonuses providing an additional opportunity to benefit from business and billing results
• Discretionary annual bonuses recognizing overall contributions and performance

Benefits may include:

• Top-tier healthcare with multiple medical plan options, plus dental and vision coverage
• Generous PTO and holidays
• Retirement savings and wealth management resources
• Student loan repayment program
• Backup care
• Parental and personal leave with reintegration support
• Wellness and mental health resources
• EAP
• Commuter benefits
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Employee anniversary program

Career and skills support may include:

• Dedicated Mentor Program
• Skills development through Hinshaw University
• Trial Workshops
• Free monthly CLE programs
• Peer Recognition Program
• Flexible career tracks
• Coast-to-coast pro bono opportunities

Location

California candidates only (salary range estimate applies to applicants who will perform work in California if selected).