Litigation Associate Attorney

Overview

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

This role focuses on complex coverage and liability disputes, representing leading national and international insurers in matters involving:

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

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in state and federal court civil litigation matters.
• Handle insurance coverage litigation, including complex liability and coverage issues.
• Conduct legal research, analysis, and drafting to support case strategy.
• Prepare clear, persuasive written submissions.

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.

Additional Compensation Opportunities

Attorneys may benefit from:

• 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

• 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
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter benefits
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Employee anniversary program

Career Support & Development

• 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 (work performed in California if selected for the role).