About this role
Associate Attorney
We are looking for an Associate Attorney to join a respected litigation practice in California. This opportunity is suited for a licensed attorney with at least 1 year of experience who is confident managing insurance defense matters and contributing to a broad civil litigation caseload. The role offers exposure to personal injury, construction, business, and liability-related disputes while working alongside an established legal team in a detail-oriented, client-focused environment.
Responsibilities
-
Manage insurance defense and civil litigation matters from initial case assessment through resolution.
-
Prepare persuasive motions, briefs, pleadings, and other legal filings in support of case strategy.
-
Conduct written discovery, evaluate responses, and coordinate document review to develop factual records.
-
Take and defend depositions while working closely with clients, witnesses, and experts.
-
Handle matters involving personal injury, construction disputes, business claims, premises liability, negligence matters, transportation issues, product-related claims, and real estate litigation.
-
Appear in court for hearings, conferences, and other proceedings as needed.
-
Collaborate with partners and legal staff to assess risk, refine litigation strategy, and advance client objectives.
-
Support trial preparation activities, including organizing exhibits, witness materials, and case analyses when matters proceed toward trial.
-
Active license to practice law in good standing.
-
At least 1 year of experience in civil litigation, with insurance defense experience strongly preferred.
-
Demonstrated ability to draft motions, briefs, pleadings, and other litigation documents.
-
Hands-on experience managing discovery and participating in depositions.
-
Familiarity with litigation matters involving insurance coverage, liability, or related defense work.
-
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present arguments clearly and professionally.
-
Ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and competing priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.